25 Red French Lilac Seeds Perennial Fragrant Flowering Shrub Tree

Red French Lilac is a classic flowering shrub known for its clusters of fragrant, deep reddish-purple blossoms that attract pollinators. These perennial plants bring timeless beauty and a delightful scent to gardens, making them a favorite for borders, hedges, and specimen planting.

Ideal for sunny locations, these lilacs thrive in well-drained soil and reward gardeners with abundant blooms in late spring. Once established, they require minimal care and can live for decades, providing year after year of elegant color and perfume. Suitable for zones 3-7, they make excellent cut flowers for indoor enjoyment.

Species: Syringa vulgaris
Variety: Red French Lilac
Type: Perennial deciduous shrub
Plant Habit: Upright, multi-stemmed
Sun: Full sun
Soil: Well-drained, alkaline to neutral
Days to Harvest: Not applicable (ornamental)
Zones: 3-7
Germination: Requires cold stratification; see sowing instructions
Sowing: Sow seeds in fall outdoors or cold-stratify in moist sand at 34-40F for 4-6 weeks before spring planting in pots.
Spacing: 6-12 feet apart
Notes: Fragrant, deer-resistant; excellent cut flower. Bloom time: late spring.