(Common Lilac, Edouard Andre Lilac)

The early flowering ‘Edouard Andre’ is a beautiful old-fashioned French lilac admired for its large panicles of double lavender pink flowers. It was bred near Nancy, France at the famous Lemoine Nursery where many French lilacs were developed. It was introduced in 1900 and is registered as foundation stock for the development of contemporary hybrids.

When not in bloom this rounded deciduous shrub offers little interest, but it is exceptionally beautiful when its large, conical flower panicles...

(Common Lilac, Edward Gardner Lilac)

This unusually cold hardy pink-flowered lilac is a wonderful traditional border shrub for northern gardens. The delicate fragrant blooms of this contemporary lilac are borne in loose upright panicles that are stunning in the early season border.

When not in bloom the large, rounded, deciduous shrub offers little interest, but it is exceptionally beautiful when its flower panicles appear in late spring to early summer. ‘Edward J. Gardner’ offers big panicles of clear pink flowers that are highly...

(Common Lilac, Edward J. Gardner Lilac)

What a wonderfully fragrant old-fashioned flowering shrub. European in origin, this tall, open, deciduous shrub does not look like much when it’s not blooming. But in late spring to early summer it bears huge clusters of double pink flowers that make it brag-worthy. The following year's flower buds are set shortly after blooming, so prune this shrub directly after blooms are spent.

As with all lilacs, 'Edward J. Gardner' does best in full sun and average well-drained soil. It makes a fine feature...

(Common Lilac, Fiala Remembrance Lilac)

The fragrance of an old-fashioned lilac in bloom is aromatherapy at its finest. European in origin, these tall, open, deciduous shrubs don't look like much when they are not in bloom, but in late spring to early summer they become brag-worthy. Luminous panicles of purple, lavender, white or pink flowers appear along their branches. Next year's flower buds are set shortly after blooming, so lilacs must be pruned directly after their yearly display. There are many superb cultivars to include the deep...

(Common Lilac, Frank Klager Lilac)

In Washington State, the name Hulda Klager will forever be associated with lilac breeding. The dark purple variety, ‘Frank Klager’, was named for her husband and introduced in 1928. It is heavily scented and vigorous.

When not in bloom the large, rounded, deciduous shrub offers little interest, but it is exceptionally beautiful when its upright flower panicles appear in late spring to early summer. ‘Frank Klager’ offers lots of deep purple flowers that are highly fragrant and ideal for cutting....

(Common Lilac, Hope Lilac)

The cold hardy and intensely fragrant ‘Hope’ is one of the best double blue-flowered lilacs. It’s guaranteed to become the highlight of northern gardens in the spring. This superior variety was bred in Russia sometime before 1974 by renowned hybridist, Kolesnikov.

When not in bloom the large, rounded, deciduous shrub offers little interest, but it is exceptionally beautiful when its upright flower panicles appear in late spring to early summer. ‘Hope’ is one of the heaviest bloomers in cultivation....

(Common Lilac, Hulda Klager Lilac)

In Washington State, the name Hulda Klager will forever be associated with lilac breeding. She introduced this self-named dark purple-flowered selection in 1929. It is a vigorous plant with rich color and outstanding fragrance.

When not in bloom the large, rounded, deciduous shrub offers little interest, but it is exceptionally beautiful when its large flower panicles appear in late spring to early summer. The heavy blooming ‘Hulda Klager’ offers lots of deep purple flowers with lighter petal...

(Common Lilac, Katherine Havemeyer Lilac)

The fragrance of an old-fashioned lilac in bloom is aromatherapy at its finest. European in origin, these tall, open, deciduous shrubs don't look like much when they are not in bloom, but in late spring to early summer they become brag worthy.

The cultivar 'Katherine Havemeyer' bears enormous panicles of double, pale violet-blue flowers that appear along its branches. Next year's flower buds are set shortly after blooming, so all must be pruned directly after their yearly display.

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(Common Lilac, Klager's Double Purple Lilac)

In Washington State, the name Hulda Klager will forever be associated with lilac breeding. The self-taught plant hybridizer bred a number of exceptional lilacs with improved flower color and fragrance. This robust double purple-flowered variety was introduced in 1928.

When not in bloom the large, rounded, deciduous shrub offers little interest, but it is exceptionally beautiful when its upright flower panicles appear in late spring to early summer. ‘Klager’s Double Purple’ offers tons of...

(Common Lilac, Lavender Lady Lilac)

This is one of the few French lilacs well-suited to southern gardens. This heat-tolerant cultivar was bred in the 1960s by John Sobeck of Descanso Gardens in Southern California. ‘Lavender Lady’ is one of the original Descanso Hybrids developed a half century ago at the Rancho del Descanso Nursery and is parent to many other California lilac hybrids.

When not in bloom the large, rounded, deciduous shrub offers little interest, but it is exceptionally beautiful when its large flower panicles...