Edward J. Gardner Pink Lilac – Syringa vulgaris 'Edward J. Gardner' Live Starter Plant | Bare Root Starter Plug | Fragrant Pink Flowering Shrub | Hardy Landscape Plant

Add timeless beauty and fragrance to your landscape with the Edward J. Gardner Pink Lilac, a premium French Hybrid prized for its stunning semi-double pink blooms and exceptional spring fragrance. This hardy starter plant produces elegant clusters of soft pink flowers that bloom slightly later than many other lilac varieties, extending the season of colorful blossoms in your garden.

Ideal for borders, privacy screens, cottage gardens, or foundation plantings, this vigorous lilac develops lush green foliage that remains attractive throughout the growing season. Starter plants are grown in trays and are shipped without a nursery pot, making them easy to transplant into your garden or favorite container.

You will receive a healthy starter plant similar in size and condition to the listing photos. Plants may arrive dormant during the fall and winter months, which is a normal part of their natural growth cycle.

You will receive:

✔️ 1 live Edward J. Gardner Pink Lilac starter plant
✔️ Starter plug (ships without nursery pot)
✔️ Healthy, well-rooted plant
✔️ Ready for transplanting
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information

Common Name: Edward J. Gardner Pink Lilac
Botanical Name: Syringa vulgaris 'Edward J. Gardner'
Plant Type: Deciduous flowering shrub
Growth Stage: Starter plant (plug)
Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Well-draining, fertile soil
Watering: Moderate; water regularly until established
Mature Height: 8–10 feet
Mature Width: 6–8 feet
Growth Rate: Moderate
USDA Zones: 3–7
Container Friendly: Yes, while young

💡 Care Tip: Plant in a sunny location with well-draining soil for the best flower production. Water consistently during the first growing season to establish strong roots. Plants may be shipped dormant between November and April, and flowering is not guaranteed during the first season after planting.