Purple Lilac Bare Root Bushes (20) Syringa vulgaris | 8–12 Inches tall | Hardy Deciduous Flowering Shrubs

About This Plant

Purple Lilac (Syringa vulgaris) is a deciduous flowering shrub known for fragrant clusters of vibrant purple blooms and lush green foliage. This listing is for bare root starter plants, suitable for hedges, privacy screens, cottage gardens, and ornamental landscapes. When established, lilacs can reach 15–20 feet and provide long-lived color and fragrance.

What You Will Receive

20 live Purple Lilac bare root bushes (plus occasional bonus plant), each approximately 8–12 inches tall. Bare root plants treated with rooting gel. Planting instructions included. Secure packaging for safe arrival.

• Height: approximately 8–12 inches
• Form: Bare root starter plants
• Includes planting instructions

Growing Information

• Common Name: Purple Lilac
• Botanical Name: Syringa vulgaris
• Plant Type: Deciduous flowering shrub
• Growth Stage: Bare root starter plants
• Sun Requirements: Full sun
• Soil: Well-draining, fertile soil rich in organic matter
• Watering: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist during establishment
• Mature Height: 15–20 feet (depends on growing conditions and pruning)
• Growth Rate: Moderate
• USDA Zones: 3–7
• Container Friendly: No

Care Tip: Plant your bare root lilacs soon after arrival. Soak roots for several hours before planting and water deeply after transplanting. Lilacs typically begin flowering within 2–3 years once well established and perform best in full sun with good air circulation.

Live Plant Notice

Live plants naturally vary in size, shape, foliage, and appearance. Depending on the season and shipping conditions, plants may arrive dormant, leafless, pruned, bare root, or show minor shipping stress such as wilting or leaf loss.

Listing photos may show a mature plant for reference. The plant you receive may be younger or smaller depending on the size and condition stated in this listing.

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