Primrose French Lilac
Syringa vulgaris ‘Primrose’
Plant Details
USDA Plant Hardiness Zones:Â 3a-7b (8a?)Â Â Find Your Zone
Plant Type: Â Deciduous Flowering Shrub
Height at Maturity:Â 8-12′
Width at Maturity:Â 6-8′
Spacing:Â 6′ for solid hedges; 12′ or more for space between plants
Growth Habit / Form:Â Upright
Growth Rate:Â Moderate to Fast
Flower Color:Â Soft Yellow
Flower Size:Â Clusters of small double flowers
Flowering Period:Â (Mid Season) Mid Spring
Flower Type:Â Double, in elongated, large clusters
Fragrant Flowers:Â Â Yes
Foliage Color:Â Blue-Green
Fragrant Foliage:Â No
Sun Needs:Â Full to Mostly Sun
Water Needs:Â Â Average
Soil Type:Â Â Clay (Well-Drained), Loam, SiltÂ
Soil Moisture / Drainage:Â Moist But Well Drained
Soil pH:Â 6.5-8.0 (Neutral)
Maintenance / Care:Â Low
Attracts:Â Butterflies, Beneficial Pollinators, Visual Attention
Resistances:Â Cold temperatures (-40F), Deer, Disease, Drought (Moderate when established), Insect, Salt Soil
Description
Known for its vigorous nature, longevity, and beautiful flowers, ‘Primrose’ is a truly unique French Lilac featuring abundant large clusters of butter-yellow buds that open to soft yellow flowers, which stand out remarkably well against the backdrop of deep green heart-shaped leaves. As with other lilacs, the flowers of Primrose are delightfully fragrant filling the yard with heavenly sweet aroma in spring. Can be grown as a large shrub or lower branches removed to form a highly attractive tree 8 to 12 feet tall and 6 to 8 feet wide. Excellent in the flowering shrub border or as a specimen or background in sunny to partially shaded landscape borders. Needless to say, it’s perfect around patios, porches, decks and other outdoor living spaces where the fragrance can be enjoyed from close up. Carefree, deer resistant and gorgeous, the Primrose Lilac is One of those plants that will always have you looking forward to spring!
Landscape & Garden Uses
Growing 8 to 12 feet tall and 6 to 8 feet wide, the Primrose French Lilac can be grown as a large shrub or lower branches can be removed to form a magnificent small tree. As a shrub it serves well as a specimen, in groupings or as a hedge or background. As a tree it is ideal for use as a specimen in landscape borders, home foundation plantings or around patios, decks, porches and outdoor sitting and living spaces where the beautiful flowers and wonderful fragrance can be enjoyed from close up. A fine addition to fragrance gardens, yellow theme gardens, cut flower gardens, butterfly gardens and cottage gardens.Â
Suggested Spacing:Â 6 feet apart for solid hedges; 12 feet or more apart for space between plants
Growing Preferences
The Primrose French Lilac is easy to grow in a moist but well drained soil of average fertility and full sun to part shade. Prefers a neutral to alkaline soil pH (6.5-8.0). Add pelletized agricultural lime to sweeten acid soils. Fertilize once, in early spring, with a light application of an organic plant food or slow-release shrub & tree fertilizer. Prune as necessary right after bloom in spring.
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