Pocahontas Lilac – Live Fragrant Flowering Shrub | 1 Gallon Pot | Syringa x hyacinthiflora | Early Blooming Purple Lilac

Enjoy the beauty of lilacs earlier in the season with Pocahontas Lilac, one of the earliest blooming and most cold-hardy lilac varieties available. This exceptional hybrid produces deep maroon-purple flower buds that open into richly colored violet blooms, filling the garden with classic lilac fragrance up to 10 days before many common lilac varieties begin flowering.

Its vigorous growth, outstanding cold tolerance, and abundant blooms make it a favorite for northern gardens and landscapes. In spring, clusters of intensely fragrant flowers attract butterflies and pollinators while creating a breathtaking display of color. Throughout the growing season, lush green foliage provides an attractive backdrop for mixed borders and foundation plantings.

Perfect for specimen plantings, flowering hedges, cottage gardens, and pollinator-friendly landscapes, Pocahontas Lilac delivers beauty, fragrance, and reliable performance year after year.

These healthy plants are shipped established in 1 gallon nursery pots and are ready to thrive in your garden.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Pocahontas Lilac
✔️ 1 gallon pot plant
✔️ Fragrant flowering shrub
✔️ Healthy, rooted landscape plant
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Pocahontas Lilac
Botanical Name: Syringa x hyacinthiflora ‘Pocahontas’
Plant Type: Deciduous flowering shrub
Growth Stage: Established potted plant
Sun Requirements: Full sun
Soil: Well-drained soil; adaptable to most garden soils
Watering: Moderate; drought tolerant once established
Flower Color: Deep violet-purple
Bud Color: Maroon-purple
Bloom Time: Early May (7–10 days earlier than common lilacs)
Fragrance: Highly fragrant
Mature Height: Approximately 10 feet
Mature Width: Approximately 10 feet
Growth Rate: Moderate to fast
USDA Zones: 2–7
Pollinator Friendly: Yes

💡 Care Tip: Plant in full sun for the best flowering performance. Prune immediately after flowering if shaping is desired, as next year’s flower buds develop shortly after blooming.