Botanical profile

Syringa prestoniae 'Miss Canada'

Latin name
Syringa prestoniae 'Miss Canada'
Common name
Preston Lilac 'Miss Canada'
Type
Shrub
Family
Oleaceae

Syringa prestoniae ‘Miss Canada’, commonly known as Preston lilac ‘Miss Canada’, is a deciduous shrub with an upright, dense habit, renowned for its abundant flowering and excellent hardiness. Blooming later than common lilacs, it flowers in early summer, extending the season with long panicles adorned with bright pink to raspberry pink tubular flowers. Its fragrance is light but pleasant, effectively attracting pollinators. Its dark green foliage, healthy and disease-resistant, forms a compact mass ideal for informal hedges, privacy screens, or naturalized borders. Highly adapted to cold climates, Syringa prestoniae ‘Miss Canada’ prefers a sunny exposure and well-drained soil to ensure generous and consistent flowering year after year.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 2
Exposure
Sun
Watering
Moderate watering
Fertilization
Slow-release fertilizer 14-7-14 or 4-2-8. Fertilize monthly or as directed on the bag. Add Myke at planting.
Soil type
Neutral to slightly alkaline, well drained
Minimum temperature
'-40°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
Spring
Flower color
Pink
Fruiting
Brown dry capsules with no ornamental value
Foliage color
Green
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Shrubby
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
2 to 2.5 m (7 to 8 feet)
Width
2.5 m (8 feet)
Growth rate
average
Pet friendly
Safe for pets

Pets

Pollinators
Attracts or supports pollinating insects

Pollinators

Butterflies
Plants that attract butterflies

Butterflies

Deer
Less attractive or generally tolerated by deer

Deer

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