A Richard Fennichia introduction, 1996. {‘Rochester’ × ‘Rochester’} Single white. A Fennichia hybrid with ‘Rochester’ parentage. It has the ability to produce a well-rounded plant when given enough space. The mature plant (20 years old) is small to medium size, 8’ – 9’ high … [Read more...] about Syringa vulgaris ‘Frederick Law Olmsted’
Notable Lilacs - A compendium of old friends!
This section contains information about individual cultivars of lilacs, including their breeders and provenance.
Syringa ‘Red Pixie’
Hybridized by Max Peterson of Ogallala, Nebraska. {S. meyeri var. meyeri × S. pubescens subs. julianae 'Hers'} Red Pixie is one seedling selected out of eight germinated from a pod of S. julianae ‘Hers’. The other seven seedlings appeared to be straight ‘Hers’. It has the … [Read more...] about Syringa ‘Red Pixie’
Syringa vulgaris ‘Sesquicentennial’
A Richard Fenicchia selection. {‘Rochester’ × ‘Glory’}. Single violet (class II). This Fenicchia hybrid displays large one-inch violet-lilac florets. Generally a very strong-growing shrub, suckering slightly. Many flower panicles are produced from lateral buds along the stem, … [Read more...] about Syringa vulgaris ‘Sesquicentennial’
Syringa vulgaris ‘Atheline Wilbur’
A Father Fiala hybrid, 1980. {(‘Rochester’ × ‘Edward J. Gardner’) × ‘Rochester’}. Double magenta. ‘Atheline Wilbur’ is an exceptional lilac. The unique double blooms are very hard to describe. Individual florets open irregularly, giving a multicolored appearance to the … [Read more...] about Syringa vulgaris ‘Atheline Wilbur’
Syringa oblata ‘Betsy Ross
A U.S. National Arboretum introduction, 2000. {? × S. oblata} Single white. 'Betsy Ross' is the first lilac cultivar to be released by the U.S. National Arboretum. It is an early-blooming lilac, well adapted to warmer climates and having good field tolerance to powdery mildew. … [Read more...] about Syringa oblata ‘Betsy Ross