James Macfarlane Lilac – Live Flowering Shrub | 2 Gallon Pot Plant | Purple Preston Lilac With White Margins | Fragrant Spring Blooms
Add vibrant spring color and graceful fragrance to your landscape with the James Macfarlane Lilac, a beautiful Preston lilac cultivar prized for its striking purple blooms edged with delicate white margins. Blooming in mid-spring, this unique flowering shrub produces abundant clusters of slightly fragrant blossoms that create a stunning display in cottage gardens, borders, privacy plantings, and pollinator-friendly landscapes.
Its upright growth habit and lush green foliage make it an excellent ornamental shrub for larger landscapes and seasonal focal points. Hardy and easy to grow, this lilac thrives in colder climates and provides dependable blooms year after year. These healthy plants are shipped established in 2 gallon nursery pots and are ready to flourish in your garden.
You will receive:
✔️ 1 live James Macfarlane Lilac
✔️ 2 gallon pot plant
✔️ Purple blooms with white margins
✔️ Healthy, rooted flowering shrub
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival
🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: James Macfarlane Lilac
Botanical Name: Syringa x prestoniae ‘James Macfarlane’
Plant Type: Deciduous flowering shrub
Growth Stage: Established potted plant
Sun Requirements: Full sun
Soil: Well-draining fertile soil
Watering: Moderate; water regularly during establishment
Mature Height: Approximately 10–15 feet
Growth Rate: Moderate
USDA Zones: 3–7
Container Friendly: Limited; best suited for landscape planting
💡 Care Tip: Plant in full sun for the best flowering performance and air circulation. Prune lightly immediately after blooming to maintain shape and encourage healthy future blooms.