Nadezhda French Lilac a.k.a. 'Hope': Like most lilacs, it has a delightful fragrance, is deer resistant, and extremely hardy. It produces profuse blooms that attract bees and butterflies! A fine double-flowered form, the purple buds reveal the bluish florets for a bicolor effect. The plant performs well in the landscape and expresses disease resistance. The blooms are fragrant, long-lasting and hold up well under inclement weather. This species and hybrids of it were so frequently grown and selected by French nurserymen that France became synonymous with fine lilacs; today they are known as “French Lilacs.

At mature size, French lilacs will reach 8' x 6', but can grow to be 12-16' in height. They want full sun; moist, but well drained soil, for best performance you want rich, compost amended soil; however, lilacs will accept loam, sand, or clay. pH should be alkaline to neutral.

Gallon grown, and as of May 16, Size is approx. 10-12" tall. Plant will be shipped Out Of Pot with sufficient planting medium for safe transport, and roots will be carefully wrapped. I most always secure with a packing stake.