{"product_id":"25-syringa-oblata-seeds-early-lilac-heirloom-non-gmo-flowering-shrub-for-home-garden","title":"25 Syringa Oblata Seeds - Early Lilac Heirloom Non-GMO Flowering Shrub for Home Garden","description":"\u003cp\u003eSyringa oblata, commonly known as early lilac, is a charming flowering shrub that brings early-season color and fragrance to the garden. This heirloom, non-GMO variety produces clusters of fragrant lavender-purple blooms that attract pollinators and make lovely cut flowers. Early lilac is an excellent choice for borders, hedges, cottage gardens, and wildlife plantings, offering both beauty and versatility.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrowing Syringa oblata from seeds is a rewarding way to add this classic shrub to your landscape. With proper care, these seeds will develop into hardy, long-lived plants that return year after year.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlant Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeirloom, non-GMO seeds of the early lilac shrub\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduces fragrant lavender-purple flower clusters in spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for borders, hedges, and cottage gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan be grown as a specimen plant or in mixed shrub borders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Syringa oblata\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deciduous flowering shrub\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained, fertile soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; keep soil evenly moist but not waterlogged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright, rounded shrub\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8-12 feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6-10 feet apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo grow early lilac from seeds, start indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost or sow directly in the garden after the danger of frost has passed. Scarify the seeds by lightly nicking the seed coat or soaking them in warm water for 24 hours to improve germination. Sow seeds about 1\/4 inch deep in a well-draining seed-starting mix. Keep the soil consistently moist and maintain a temperature of around 65-70°F. Germination can be slow and uneven, taking several weeks to a few months.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOnce seedlings have developed several sets of true leaves, transplant them into individual pots and gradually acclimate them to outdoor conditions. Plant in a sunny location with well-drained soil. Water regularly during the first growing season to help establish a deep root system. Mulch around the base to conserve moisture and suppress weeds. Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape and remove dead or damaged branches.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e25 Syringa oblata seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67739762983222,"sku":"EDNA-325","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/4884\/8694\/files\/il_fullxfull.8101005741_79n6.jpg?v=1792115354","url":"https:\/\/blakesflora.com\/products\/25-syringa-oblata-seeds-early-lilac-heirloom-non-gmo-flowering-shrub-for-home-garden","provider":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","version":"1.0","type":"link"}