Hardiness
Zone 2
Discover the plant
Preston Lilac 'Red Wine'
FamilyOleaceae
Syringa prestoniae 'Red Wine' is a Canadian lilac renowned for its late flowering season, featuring long spikes of purplish-pink blooms appearing after common lilacs, thus extending spring interest in the garden. It forms a large, upright, vigorous, and well-branched shrub with matte dark green foliage, sometimes turning reddish in autumn. Very hardy, originating from a Canadian hybrid, it tolerates harsh winters and slightly calcareous soils while offering excellent disease resistance. Perfect as a free-standing hedge, a specimen plant, or for the back of a border, 'Red Wine' stands out for its structured form, generous, lightly fragrant blooms, and reliability in northern climates. A resilient and late-blooming lilac, well-suited for rustic or country-style landscapes.
Soil and care
The rightconditions.
Fertilization
Slow-release fertilizer 14-7-14 or 4-2-8. Fertilize monthly or as directed on the bag. Add Myke at planting.
Bloom and dimensions
The completeprofile.
Bloom periodSpring
Flower colorRed
Foliage colorGreen
Foliage typeObsolete
FruitingSmall capsules, rarely present.
Maximum height2 to 2.5 m (7 to 8 feet)
Maximum width2 m (6.5 ft)
Growth rateaverage
Hardiness zoneZone 2
Minimum temperature'-40°C
