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Congo French Lilac – Cold Hardy Magenta-Violet Shrub – Fragrant – Zones 3-8
Congo French Lilac – Cold Hardy Magenta-Violet Shrub – Fragrant – Zones 3-8
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USDA Zones/Minimum Temperature
USDA Zones/Minimum Temperature
It grows in USDA Hardiness Zones 3-8 and is hardy to temperatures as low as -40°F (-40°C), making it highly cold-hardy for northern climates.
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Congo French Lilac opens with deep magenta-violet buds that mature into richly fragrant lilac-purple clusters each spring — a bold, fast-establishing shrub that quickly fills garden spaces with lush growth and stunning color. Cold hardy and long-lived, Congo is an excellent choice for northern climates and year after year of reliable spring blooms.
🌱 WHAT YOU RECEIVE
• One healthy, well-rooted Congo lilac plant
• Grown in a 4x2-inch container
• Approx. 6–12 inches tall at shipping
🌸 WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT
• Bold magenta-violet blooms with strong fragrance
• Fast-growing — great for hedges and screening
• Attracts butterflies and pollinators
• Extremely cold hardy through Zones 3–8
• Reliable spring flowering year after year
🌿 GROWING INFO
• Zones: 3–8
• Sun: Full sun
• Soil: Well-draining soil
• Mature Size: 6–12 ft tall and wide
📦 SHIPPING
• Ships within 1–2 business days
• Carefully packaged for safe delivery
• Ready to plant upon arrival
Plant Highlight
Plant Highlight
Common name: Congo French Lilac.
Height x Diameter: 6'-12' x 6'-12'.
Minimum temperature: Hardy to -40° F.
USDA zones: 3-8.
Light: Full sun.
Uses: Border, hedge, screen, specimen.
Deer Resistant: Rarely damaged by deer.
Water: Semi-Moist.
Attracts butterflies: Yes.
Bloomtime: Spring.
Bloomcolor: Magenta-Violet.
Pollination and Ripening
Pollination and Ripening
Shipping Restrictions
Shipping Restrictions
Can not ship to HI.
Planting Guide
Planting Guide
Planting Guide for Lilacs
Site Selection: Choose a site that receives full sun to partial shade, with well-draining soil. Lilacs prefer slightly alkaline soil but can tolerate a range of soil types.
Time of Year to Plant: The best time to plant lilacs is in the late fall or early spring when the soil is workable and temperatures are cooler. However, in many parts of the country you can plant year round.
Spacing: Space lilac bushes approximately 5 to 15 feet apart, depending on the variety and desired effect.
Planting: Dig a hole twice as wide and just as deep as the root ball. Backfill with soil, press gently around the roots, and water thoroughly.
Watering: Keep soil evenly moist the first year. Once established, lilacs are drought-tolerant but benefit from regular watering during dry periods.
Pruning: Prune immediately after flowering. Avoid heavy pruning — lilacs bloom on old wood.
Chill Hours
Chill Hours
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