The Royal Purple Lilac is easily identifiable by both appearance and fragrance, with its massive pyramidal clusters of lavender-colored blossoms. These flower bunches emit a powerful fragrance unique to this variety of plant that, when in full bloom, brings an additional layer of beauty and depth to a landscape which is often overlooked. The blossoms of this shrub grow closely together in the form of a pyramid, producing a cascading effect as they begin to bloom from the tips of these clusters to the very bottom.
Royal Purple Lilacs have a unique beauty and aroma,making them an attractive addition to landscapes across the country, but this wonderful variety is also one of the most drought tolerant shrubs. In fact, the Royal Purple Lilac typically only requires half the watering of another comparable shrub variety! This quality is highly valued among gardeners, homeowners, and landscapers today in areas with hot summers and scarce water. Another unique feature of the Lilac shrub is that they can grow compactly, less than five feet in height and diameter, or they can grow quite large for a shrub, reaching up to twelve feet in height and diameter. Whether there is limited space available, or and entire yard, these adaptable and beautiful shrubs will brighten a landscape year after year.
What’s great about the Royal Purple Lilac?
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Massive pyramidal clusters of lavender-colored flowers never cease to amaze!
- Highly fragrant blossoms add increased depth to a landscape.
- Among the most drought and heat tolerant shrubs!
- Lilacs typically require only half the watering of other shrubs.
- Grows either compact or large, depending on available space!
