Syringa ‘Congo’ | Fragrant Purple French Lilac Bush | Spring Blooming Shrub | Hardy Flowering Hedge Plant | Deer Resistant | 1 Gallon

Fill your garden with the classic fragrance of spring with Syringa ‘Congo’ French Lilac—a stunning, award-winning shrub known for its rich reddish-purple blooms and unforgettable scent.

This hardy, easy-care lilac is perfect for creating flowering hedges, privacy screens, or focal points in cottage gardens.

🌟 Why Gardeners Love ‘Congo’ Lilac

• 💜 Deep magenta-purple blooms with intense fragrance
• 🌸 Classic spring flowering shrub
• 🐝 Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds
• 🦌 Naturally deer-resistant
• 🌿 Excellent for hedges, borders, and privacy planting

🌱 Plant Details

• Botanical Name: Syringa vulgaris ‘Congo’
• Common Name: French Lilac
• Plant Type: Deciduous flowering shrub
• Height: 8–12 feet
• Spread: 6–10 feet
• Bloom Time: Mid to late spring
• Light: Full sun
• Water: Moderate
• Zones: 3–8

🌿 Perfect For

• Cottage gardens 🌸
• Fragrant garden designs 🌿
• Flowering hedges & privacy screens
• Pollinator-friendly landscapes 🐝
• Traditional or classic garden styles

🌿 Care Tips

• Plant in full sun for best flowering
• Prefers well-drained, slightly alkaline soil
• Prune after blooming to encourage next year’s flowers
• Provide good air circulation to prevent mildew
• Water regularly during establishment