Variety characteristics

Common lilac ‘General Pershing’ is a vigorous cultivar with dark purple flowers. It grows 3–4 meters tall and forms an upright, spreading habit. The variety is valued for abundant blooming, strong growth and good climate tolerance.

Flowers and blooming

The flowers are large, arranged in dense panicles and have a deep purple colour. Blooming occurs in May and is very abundant. The flowers are fragrant and attract pollinators.

Use

‘General Pershing’ works well as a specimen plant or in group plantings. Its intense flower colour creates a strong visual accent.

Care

The plant is easy to grow. It prefers full sun but tolerates partial shade. It grows best in fertile, moderately moist and well drained soils. Removing spent flowers improves the appearance of the shrub. It is frost resistant and suitable for urban conditions.

Height / width: 3–4 m / 2–3 m Habit: upright, strong, spreading Leaves: green, heart shaped Flowering: May Position: full sun or partial shade Soil: fertile, moderately moist, well drained Resistance: frost hardy, urban tolerant Use: specimen plant, gardens, parks