Botanical profile
Syringa × prestoniae 'Royalty'
Latin name
Syringa prestoniae 'Royalty'
Common name
Preston Lilac 'Royalty'
Type
Shrub
Family
Oleaceae
Syringa prestoniae ‘Royalty’ is a Preston lilac known for its abundant late bloom and high hardiness. This deciduous shrub develops an upright habit, slightly taller than it is wide, forming a dense structure ideal for flowering hedges and background plantings. Its flowering occurs after common lilacs, extending the season in the garden with large panicles of intensely fragrant lavender-pink flowers. Its dark green foliage, more elongated than that of common lilacs, maintains a beautiful appearance throughout the summer and is disease resistant. Very hardy and reliable, Syringa prestoniae ‘Royalty’ prefers well-drained soil and a sunny exposure for optimal flowering. It is an excellent choice for northern landscapes seeking late-season color and fragrance.
Plant information
Plant
identification
identification
Common namePreston Lilac 'Royalty'
Latin nameSyringa prestoniae 'Royalty'
FamilyOleaceae
TypeShrub
Plant
description
description
Syringa prestoniae ‘Royalty’ is a Preston lilac known for its abundant late bloom and high hardiness. This deciduous shrub develops an upright habit, slightly taller than it is wide, forming a dense structure ideal for flowering hedges and background plantings. Its flowering occurs after common lilacs, extending the season in the garden with large panicles of intensely fragrant lavender-pink flowers. Its dark green foliage, more elongated than that of common lilacs, maintains a beautiful appearance throughout the summer and is disease resistant. Very hardy and reliable, Syringa prestoniae ‘Royalty’ prefers well-drained soil and a sunny exposure for optimal flowering. It is an excellent choice for northern landscapes seeking late-season color and fragrance.
Soil
and care
and care
ExposureSun
Soil
Neutral to slightly alkaline, well drained
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.
Appearance,
season
and garden
season
and garden
Bloom period
Spring
Flower colorPurple
Foliage colorGreen
Habit / shape
Shrubby
Fruiting
Dried fruits are not abundant.
Wildlife appealTRUE
Size
and facts
and facts
Height2 to 2.5 m (7 to 8 feet)
Spread2.5 m (8 feet)
Growth rateaverage
Hardiness zoneZone 2
Minimum temperature'-40°C
Foliage typeObsolete
ButterfliesAttracts butterflies
PollinatorsSupports pollinators
Deer resistanceGenerally less attractive to deer
PetsPet friendly
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Safe for pets
Pets
Attracts or supports pollinating insects
Pollinators
Plants that attract butterflies
Butterflies
Less attractive or generally tolerated by deer
Deer
