Congo French Lilac Live Plant | 12+ Inches Tall | Syringa vulgaris 'Congo' | Fragrant Flowering Shrub | Hardy Landscape Plant | Zones 3–8

Add classic beauty and fragrance to your landscape with this Congo French Lilac live plant, measuring approximately 12 inches or taller. Syringa vulgaris 'Congo' is a stunning flowering shrub that produces large clusters of fragrant blooms that open deep red and mature to rich purple in late spring. Perfect for hedges, borders, privacy screens, or specimen plantings, this hardy lilac also attracts bees, butterflies, and birds while being naturally deer resistant. Plants are freshly dug before shipping to help ensure healthy establishment. You will receive a healthy plant similar in size and condition to those shown in the listing photos.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Congo French Lilac plant
✔️ Height: approximately 12 inches or taller
✔️ Freshly dug with roots wrapped for moisture protection
✔️ Healthy, established plant
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Congo French Lilac
Botanical Name: Syringa vulgaris 'Congo'
Plant Type: Deciduous flowering shrub
Growth Stage: Established young plant
Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Rich, fertile, well-draining soil
Watering: Water regularly during establishment; moderate once established
Mature Height: 8–10 feet
Growth Rate: Moderate
USDA Zones: 3–8
Container Friendly: Yes, while young

💡 Care Tip: Plant in a sunny location to encourage the best flowering display. Water consistently during the first growing season and apply mulch around the base to help retain moisture. Prune immediately after flowering to maintain shape and promote blooms for the following year.