Introduced by Lemoine, 1916. Double white. ‘Edith Cavell' is a beautiful, mid-season blooming white lilac. The double flowers are very fragrant. ‘Edith Cavell’ has large, heart-shaped leaves that are very dark in color. It is one of most vigorous-growing white lilacs. The plant … [Read more...] about Syringa vulgaris ‘Edith Cavell’
Notable Lilacs - A compendium of old friends!
This section contains information about individual cultivars of lilacs, including their breeders and provenance.
Syringa vulgaris ‘Alvan R. Grant’
Registered by Richard Fenicchia, 1995. {‘Rochester’ × ‘Madame Charles Souchet’} Single purple. A Fenicchia selection named in honor of the man responsible for the ‘Rochester’ lilac. The mature plant (20 years old) is a medium-sized shrub 8 to 10 feet high with an equal … [Read more...] about Syringa vulgaris ‘Alvan R. Grant’
Fiala Hybrids
Syringa ×chinensis ‘Lilac Sunday’
An Arnold Arboretum introduction, 1997. Single purple. Introduced in 1997 by the Arnold Arboretum, named in honor of the Arboretum's annual celebration of Lilacs. The flowers of ‘Lilac Sunday’ are a fragrant, single, light purple and produce an abundant display of cascading … [Read more...] about Syringa ×chinensis ‘Lilac Sunday’
S. v.‘ Frank’s Fancy’
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 … [Read more...] about S. v.‘ Frank’s Fancy’