Syringa villosa seed

The Villosa Lilac (Syringa villosa) commonly called Late Lilac is a rounded, deciduous shrub that matures to 10’ tall on upright stems clad with ovate to oblong, medium green leaves. It blooms several weeks later than common lilac, hence the common name. Showy, slightly fragrant, rose-lilac to white flowers bloom in May. Flowers give way to loose clusters of brown capsules that persist into winter if not removed. Villosa Lilac is easily grown in average, medium moisture, well-drained soil in full sun. Tolerates light shade, but best bloom is in full sun. Prefers organically rich, moist, slightly acidic soils with good drainage.

Full sun recommended

Soil: well-drained soil. Will tolerate light shade, but blooms best in full sun.

• White or rosy-lilac flowers in 3-7″ clusters, often several to each branch tip, in May; Flower fragrance, not intense, resembles privet; very hardy; forms a dense, arching shrub with substantial branches; does well in the U.S. Midwest; native to china
• Flowers purplish-white flowers fragrant blooms in early June borne in pyramidal panicles 4″ to 8″ long showy
• Growing Info: Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours. Stratification: cold stratify for 30-90 days. Germination: sow seed 1/8″ deep , tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed.

Growing Info: Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours. Stratification: cold stratify for 30-90 days. Germination: sow seed 1/8″ deep , tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed.