Red Rothomagensis Chinese lilac
Syringa chinensis 'Red Rothomagensis'
USDA zones3 to 7
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size12 to 16 feet tall8 to 12 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- Reddish purple
Garden uses
Notes
'Red Rothomagensis' Chinese lilac (Syringa chinensis 'Red Rothomagensis') is a shrub for hedges. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes full sun and average moisture. It is not a favorite of deer, though hungry deer will eat almost anything. It bears fragrant, reddish purple blooms in late spring. It grows 12 to 16 feet tall and 8 to 12 feet wide, so give it room.
Pairs well with Incrediball Blush smooth hydrangea, Ice Follies daffodil, Blush peony, and Ernest Markham clematis.