Botanical profile

Syringa vulgaris 'Agincourt Beauty'

Latin name
Syringa vulgaris 'Agincourt Beauty'
Common name
Common Lilac 'Agincourt Beauty'
Type
Shrub
Family
Oleaceae

Syringa vulgaris 'Agincourt Beauty' is a vigorous common lilac, recognized for its large panicles of intense purplish-blue single flowers, among the most sustained in its category. Its flowering is generous and fragrant, unfolding in spring in dense clusters against dark green matte foliage. It forms a large, bushy shrub with a slightly spreading habit, perfect as a specimen plant, in a flowering hedge, or for structuring mixed plantings. Very hardy and reliable, it adapts to Nordic climates, tolerates pruning after flowering, and tolerates well-drained calcareous soils. ‘Agincourt Beauty’ captivates with the unique depth of its color, its hardiness, and its imposing yet easy-to-integrate presence.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 3
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
Purple
Fruiting
Plain brown capsules
Foliage color
Green
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Shrubby
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
3 to 4 m (10 to 13 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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