Syringa vulgaris 'President Grevy'

Syringa vulgaris ‘President Grevy’ (Common Lilac)

A stunning old-fashioned lilac with exceptional bloom quality, ‘President Grevy’ is treasured for its large, showy panicles packed with starry, double lilac-blue florets. The buds emerge a deeper blue, gradually opening into double blossoms of soft, iced lavender-blue—an elegant, luminous effect in the spring landscape.

This vigorous, upright grower delivers classic lilac fragrance in abundance and is noted for being rarely, if ever, bothered by Japanese beetles. Perfect as a tall specimen, informal hedge, or backdrop in a sunny border.

Details:
Bloom: Large panicles of double lilac-blue florets; very fragrant
Height: 10–12'
Exposure: Full sun
Zone: 3–7
Notes: Upright and vigorous; exceptionally showy flowers; rarely fed on by Japanese beetles; excellent for cut flowers and spring display.