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Syringa vulgaris 'President Lincoln' | President Lincoln Lilac

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DESCRIPTION
Syringa vulgaris ‘President Lincoln’ is a lilac known for fragrant, single florets in clear lavender-blue tones. In mid to late spring, pink-tinged buds open into conical panicles at the branch tips, bringing classic lilac perfume to the garden. Fresh green, heart-shaped leaves emerge alongside the flowers and remain as a leafy backdrop through summer.

Introduced in 1916 by Rochester, New York nurseryman John Dunbar, ‘President Lincoln’ became a long-grown favorite for reliable bloom and cool blue coloring. Collections such as the Hulda Klager Lilac Gardens feature it among their blue lilacs. The generous trusses suit cutting, and the open, upright branching keeps flower clusters easy to enjoy.

DESCRIPTION
Syringa vulgaris ‘President Lincoln’ is a lilac known for fragrant, single florets in clear lavender-blue tones. In mid to late spring, pink-tinged buds open into conical panicles at the branch tips, bringing classic lilac perfume to the garden. Fresh green, heart-shaped leaves emerge alongside the flowers and remain as a leafy backdrop through summer.

Introduced in 1916 by Rochester, New York nurseryman John Dunbar, ‘President Lincoln’ became a long-grown favorite for reliable bloom and cool blue coloring. Collections such as the Hulda Klager Lilac Gardens feature it among their blue lilacs. The generous trusses suit cutting, and the open, upright branching keeps flower clusters easy to enjoy.

 

  • Family: Oleaceae
    Height: 10 to 15 ft
    Width: 8 to 12 ft
    Foliage color: Deciduous medium green leaves
    Flower color: Clear light blue to blue-lavender, single, strongly fragrant flower clusters
    Bloom Time: Mid to late spring
    Light requirements: Full sun
    Water requirements: Moderate
    Maintenance: Low to moderate; prune immediately after flowering to shape and remove spent clusters
    Growing zone: USDA zones 3 to 7
    Wildlife attractors: Fragrant blooms attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators

    This plant can be seen at the Hulda Klager Lilac Gardens.

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