Syringa h Pocahontas #3
Syringa h Pocahontas #3
Pocahontas Early Lilac
Showy spring flowers
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Rounded, upright, deciduous shrub. Blooms in spring about 1-2 weeks before common lilac, with fragrant, deep maroon-purple buds opening to single, deep violet flowers. Foliage is dark green with little fall color. Very easy to grow and tolerant. Growth rate is moderate.
Botanical Name- Syringa x hyacinthiflora 'Pocahontas'
Pronunciation- sih-RING-gah hy-uh-SIN-thih-FLOR-uh
Foliage- Deciduous
Mature Width- 10 ft
Mature Height- 10 ft
Sun Exposure- Full Sun
Soil Preferences- Prefers a well-drained soil
Current Size- #3
Bloom Color- Deep purple
Bloom Time- Late spring
Companion Plants- Geranium 'Rozanne' (long bloom synergy, purple highlight)
Fauna Attracted- Bees, butterflies, hummingbirds
Plant Habit- Shrub
- Care Rating- Easy
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin - C6
Yearly Care Instructions- Prune right after flowering; water deeply in dry spells and fertilize in spring.
Trimming Instructions- Prune after flowering to shape and remove spent blooms.
Fertilization Instructions- Apply a balanced fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14) after flowering in spring; moderate feeding need. Clay soil should be aerated for healthy root development.
Fertilizer Recommendation- Plant-tone
Possible Issues- Lilac borer, powdery mildew
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