Fragrant purple panicles make Syringa prestoniae Royalty a strong choice for a broad flowering hedge or screen. The upright, dense shrub carries dark green leaves and blooms later than common lilacs, extending the display into early summer. Its flowers attract pollinators and can be used as cut flowers.
Plant it in full sun and well-drained soil. Once established, it tolerates dry periods. Thin older branches at the base just after flowering to preserve next year’s bloom.




