lilacpresidentgrevy1 - Grasshopper Gardens

LilacPresidentGrevyLilac - Grasshopper Gardens

LilacPresidentGrevyLilac1 - Grasshopper Gardens

LilacPresidentGrevyLilac2 - Grasshopper Gardens

lilacpresidentgrevy2 - Grasshopper Gardens

president-grevy-lilac - Grasshopper Gardens

Young potted shrub with glossy green oval leaves in a black nursery pot on gravel, tag visible for sale/identification.

Close-up of a leafy shrub with bright green oval leaves and brown woody stems in a pot. Next to gravel outdoors.

Close-up of vibrant green, oval leaves with smooth margins on a woody shrub.

President Grevy Lilac

Fragrant Double Blooms
Lavender Blue Flowers
Classic Spring Color

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President Grevy Lilac

Sunlight
Can grow in a range from full sun to partial shade. They need at least six hours of direct, unfiltered sunlight per day.
Watering
Regular watering schedule for the first six months. Once established, rainwater should be sufficient.
Fertilizing
Should not need any extra fertilizer unless your entire lawn and garden have problems and needs regular fertilizing.

President Grevy Lilac

President Grevy Lilac is a classic French hybrid lilac prized for fragrant, double lavender-blue spring flowers and a graceful upright shrub form. Its lush green foliage and romantic bloom clusters make it a beautiful choice for sunny borders, hedges, cottage gardens, and cut flower plantings.

Why choose President Grevy Lilac?

Choose President Grevy Lilac for large, fragrant double blooms with a soft blue-lavender tone that stands out among traditional spring-flowering shrubs. This deciduous lilac brings dependable seasonal beauty, classic fragrance, and strong landscape presence to larger beds and property borders. Its upright, multi-stemmed habit works well as a specimen, flowering screen, or mixed shrub anchor, while the spring flowers are excellent for fresh bouquets and pollinator-friendly garden spaces.

Key Characteristics

Botanical Name: Syringa vulgaris ‘President Grevy’
Common Name: President Grevy Lilac
Plant Type: Deciduous shrub
Growth Habit: Upright, broad, multi-stemmed shrub

President Grevy Lilac Additional Information

President Grevy Lilac produces showy clusters of double lavender-blue flowers in mid to late spring, filling the garden with the unmistakable fragrance that makes lilacs so beloved. The blooms emerge on older wood and are displayed above attractive, heart-shaped green foliage. As with other common lilacs, it is deciduous, dropping its leaves in winter and returning with fresh spring growth before flowering.

This lilac is best used where it has room to mature into a substantial shrub. Plant it as a specimen near an outdoor living area, in a cottage garden, along a sunny border, or as part of an informal flowering hedge. Flowers are useful for cutting, and the spring bloom supports visiting pollinators. Prune shortly after flowering if shaping is needed, since next year’s flower buds begin forming later in the growing season.

Planting & Care

1. Planting: Plant President Grevy Lilac in full sun with well-drained soil. Choose a site with good air circulation and enough space for its mature upright form. Set the root ball level with the surrounding soil, backfill firmly, and water thoroughly after planting.

2. Watering: Keep soil evenly moist during the first growing season while roots establish. Once established, water during extended dry periods, especially in hot weather or fast-draining soils.

3. Mulching: Apply a 2–3 inch layer of mulch around the root zone to conserve moisture, moderate soil temperature, and reduce weed competition. Keep mulch slightly pulled back from the main stems.

4. Pruning: Prune immediately after spring flowering only as needed. Remove spent blooms, damaged stems, or crossing branches, and thin older stems occasionally to maintain healthy airflow and encourage vigorous new growth.

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FAQs

How big does President Grevy Lilac get?
President Grevy Lilac commonly matures around 8–12 feet tall and 6–10 feet wide, depending on growing conditions, pruning, and site quality.
When does President Grevy Lilac bloom?
It typically blooms in mid to late spring with fragrant double lavender-blue flower clusters. Bloom timing can shift slightly with local spring weather.
Does President Grevy Lilac need full sun?
Yes. Full sun is best for the strongest flowering and densest growth. A location with at least six hours of direct sun usually provides the best bloom display.

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Lush Foliage
Full Sun
Flowering

Mature Height	Small: Up to 15 ft
Mature Spread	5-10 ft
Botanical Name	Syringa vulgaris 'President Grevy'
Bloom Time	Early Summer
Growth Rate	Moderate
Family	Oleaceae
Flower Color	Blue/Purple
Deer Resistant	Usually
Hardiness Zones	3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Light Needs	Full Sun
Maintenance	Low
Size	#10 Container, #15 Container, #3 Container, #5 Container, #7 Container

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Growing Zones 3-7 Outdoors

(Hardy down to -40)

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