Albert F. Holden lilac
Syringa vulgaris 'Albert F. Holden'
USDA zones3 to 7
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles dry to moist soil
Size6 to 7 feet tall7 to 8 feet wide
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Habit
- Ascending
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Albert F. Holden' lilac (Syringa vulgaris 'Albert F. Holden') is a shrub for borders, specimen planting, hedges, and cottage gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes full or part sun and dry to moist soil of most types. Fragrant flowers open in early to late spring and attract butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees. It also tolerates salt. Deer and rabbits usually look elsewhere for a meal.
Pairs well with Woodland phlox, Hardy geranium, Clematis, and Picture tulip.