A Weston Nurseries introduction, 1991.
{‘Sensation’ × ?}
Single purple.
‘Frank’s Fancy’ was introduced by Weston Nurseries, Inc. in 1991. An open-pollinated seedling, with ‘Sensation’ as the seed parent.
The seedling was named ‘Frank’s Fancy’ after Frank Goodwin, a personal friend of Edward Mezitt, of Weston Nurseries, Inc. On seeing the lilac, Frank exclaimed, “That’s the prettiest dark purple lilac I ever saw!”
A single, dark purple lilac. A vigorous grower.