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Syringa vulgaris 'R. and B. Mills' | R. and B. Mills Lilac

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DESCRIPTION
Syringa vulgaris ‘R. and B. Mills’ is a common lilac selected for richly scented, single florets carried in full, upright panicles. Buds open in mid to late spring, filling the shrub with lavender to purple flowers that read deep and saturated in the landscape. Foliage is medium to deep green with the classic lilac, heart-shaped leaves, creating a dense backdrop that looks fresh well beyond bloom.

The cultivar is recorded as a U.S. selection associated with the Hulda Klager Lilac Gardens. It is grown primarily for dependable spring bloom, fragrance, and traditional lilac form, fitting naturally into mixed borders, foundation plantings, and cutting gardens.

DESCRIPTION
Syringa vulgaris ‘R. and B. Mills’ is a common lilac selected for richly scented, single florets carried in full, upright panicles. Buds open in mid to late spring, filling the shrub with lavender to purple flowers that read deep and saturated in the landscape. Foliage is medium to deep green with the classic lilac, heart-shaped leaves, creating a dense backdrop that looks fresh well beyond bloom.

The cultivar is recorded as a U.S. selection associated with the Hulda Klager Lilac Gardens. It is grown primarily for dependable spring bloom, fragrance, and traditional lilac form, fitting naturally into mixed borders, foundation plantings, and cutting gardens.

  • Family: Oleaceae
    Height: 10 to 15 ft
    Width: 8 to 12 ft
    Foliage color: Deciduous medium green leaves
    Flower color: Lavender to purple, fragrant flower clusters
    Bloom Time: Mid to late spring
    Light requirements: Full sun
    Water requirements: Moderate
    Maintenance: 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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  • Works Well In:
    ‍ ‍ ● Sun Gardens
    ‍ ‍ ● Cottage Gardens
    ‍ ‍ ● Fragrant Gardens
    ‍ ‍ ● Pollinator Gardens

    Companion Plants:
         Avens            Strawberry tree
         Betony           Blue grama grass
         Thyme           Butterfly bush

    Design Tip:
    Balance ‘R. and B. Mills’ saturated purple flowers with quieter foliage-driven plants nearby. Limiting competing spring color gives the full upright panicles greater impact, while varied leaf shapes and textures keep the surrounding planting interesting after the lilac finishes blooming.