Fragrant Late Lilac Bush 12-18 Inch Live Bare Root Plant Zones 3-7

The Fragrant Late Lilac Bush is a classic flowering shrub prized for its abundant, intensely fragrant blooms that appear later in the season than common lilacs. This live bare root plant arrives ready to establish in your garden, where it will grow into a beautiful bush that adds vertical interest and delightful perfume to the landscape. Late lilacs are excellent for mixed borders, hedges, foundation plantings, and cutting gardens, and their flowers attract pollinators while filling the air with a sweet, nostalgic scent.

With its hardy nature and easy-going disposition, this lilac bush is a wonderful choice for gardeners in cooler climates. It thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, rewarding you with lush green foliage and generous clusters of fragrant flowers once established. Whether planted as a specimen or en masse, the Fragrant Late Lilac Bush brings timeless charm and seasonal beauty to any outdoor space.

Plant Features

• Intensely fragrant flower clusters that bloom later than common lilacs
• Hardy deciduous shrub suitable for USDA zones 3-7
• Attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies
• Excellent for hedges, borders, and cut flower arrangements
• Arrives as a live bare root plant, 12-18 inches tall

Growing Information

• Plant Type: Deciduous flowering shrub
• Sunlight: Full sun for best flowering
• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil; tolerates a range of soil types
• Water Requirements: Moderate; water regularly during establishment
• Growth Habit: Upright, rounded shrub
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 3-7
• Bloom Season: Late spring to early summer
• Mature Height: Varies; typically 6-12 feet depending on variety and conditions

Planting & Care

Plant your bare root lilac bush as soon as possible after arrival. Soak the roots in water for a few hours before planting. Choose a sunny location with well-drained soil. Dig a hole wide enough to spread the roots comfortably and deep enough so the crown sits at or slightly above soil level. Backfill with native soil, firm gently, and water thoroughly to settle the soil and remove air pockets. Apply a layer of mulch around the base, keeping it away from the trunk.

Water regularly during the first growing season to help the plant establish a strong root system. Once established, lilacs are relatively drought-tolerant but benefit from deep watering during dry spells. Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape and remove dead or damaged wood. Avoid heavy pruning, as lilacs bloom on old wood. With proper care, your Fragrant Late Lilac Bush will become a long-lived, low-maintenance addition to your garden.

What's Included

One live bare root Fragrant Late Lilac Bush, 12-18 inches tall.