{"product_id":"new-age-lavender-syringa","title":"New Age™ Lavender Lilac","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eNew Age Lavender Syringa is Compact \u0026amp; Mildew-Resistant\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnjoy pleasant fragrance and easy care in a small flowering shrub form\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eFull-sized, deliciously fragrant lavender purple blooms on a plant that only reaches 4 to 5 feet tall and wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eFlowers perfect for DIY flower arrangements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eBred for noticeably better resistance to powdery mildew than older, classic lilac varieties\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eReliably cold hardy in USDA zones 4 through 7, where winter chill triggers heavy spring flowering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eDense, upright growth habit that's perfect for hedges, borders, foundation plantings, and patio accents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you've ever wanted a lilac but didn't have the space (or patience) for a leggy, mildew-prone old-timer, the New Age™ Lavender Lilac is the one we point folks toward at Perfect Plants. This modern Syringa vulgaris selection was bred to solve the two biggest gripes about classic lilacs: \u003cstrong\u003esize and powdery mildew\u003c\/strong\u003e. You still get those full-sized, sweetly fragrant lavender purple flower clusters everyone remembers from grandma's yard, just packed onto a tidy 4 to 5 foot frame that's dense, well-behaved, and a lot easier to find a spot for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Care for New Age Lavender Lilac\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a low fuss \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/shrubs-hedges\"\u003eshrub\u003c\/a\u003e once you get the basics right, and most of those basics come down to giving it the sun and drainage it asks for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant in full sun\u003c\/strong\u003e, ideally 6 to 8 hours of direct light a day. Good sun exposure means more blooms and helps foliage dry out quickly, which keeps mildew pressure even lower.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGive it well drained soil\u003c\/strong\u003e that's neutral to slightly alkaline. If you're working with heavy clay, mix in some compost or plant on a slightly raised mound so roots never sit in soggy soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater deeply\u003c\/strong\u003e a couple times a week through the first one to two growing seasons while the root system establishes. After that, mature plants handle dry spells reasonably well, though a little extra moisture before and during spring bloom keeps flowers fuller.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeed\u003c\/strong\u003e with a general purpose fertilizer in early spring as new growth starts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrune\u003c\/strong\u003e right after flowering finishes, since this lilac sets next year's buds on the current season's wood. Pruning later in the year means cutting off next spring's blooms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You'll Love This Lilac\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe New Age™ Lavender Lilac earns its keep in the landscape well beyond bloom season. Its deep green, densely packed foliage stays attractive and full all summer, and the compact, rounded form means it doesn't need constant shaping to look good. Come spring, it puts on a real show, with upright flower clusters loaded with dozens of tiny, intensely fragrant blooms that pollinators can't resist and that make beautiful cut flowers for the house.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSweetly fragrant lavender purple blooms that fill the air every spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact 4 to 5 foot size fits small yards, foundation beds, and containers where old-fashioned lilacs never could\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators while flowering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImproved powdery mildew resistance for cleaner looking foliage all season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVersatile in the landscape, from a single specimen by the patio to a flowering hedge along the property line\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Gardeners Shop With Perfect Plants Nursery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe're a family run nursery, not a drop shipper! The plants you order have been handled by our team right here in North Florida, where we've spent over 4 decades learning what it actually takes to get a plant to thrive once it leaves the farm. That hands on experience means healthier root systems, better packing for shipping, and a plant that's ready to establish quickly in your landscape instead of struggling to recover from the trip!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReady to bring classic lilac fragrance into a modern, compact form? Shop our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/flowering-shrubs\"\u003eflowering shrubs for sale\u003c\/a\u003e or browse our full shrub collection to find the right fit for your yard.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Perfect Plants Nursery","offers":[{"title":"1 Gallon \/ Single","offer_id":50130242076895,"sku":null,"price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 Gallon \/ 3-Pack","offer_id":50132805877983,"sku":null,"price":149.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 Gallon \/ 8-Pack","offer_id":50132805910751,"sku":null,"price":399.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0585\/5343\/4263\/files\/Syringa_NewAgeLavender_1_supplierimage.jpg?v=1781713511","url":"https:\/\/myperfectplants.com\/products\/new-age-lavender-syringa","provider":"Perfect Plants Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}