Lilac ‘Albert F. Holden’
Syringa vulgaris
Description
The long, airy panicles of this variety have small, lavender-purple single florets. The silvery-gray petal tips are incurved and cupped, giving flowers a picotee effect. The pretty, unusually colored blooms have a soft scent.
Details
Height: 6 to 8 ft
Bloom time: mid to late
Site: full sun
Bloom time: mid to late
Site: full sun
Harvesting/Vase Life
Harvest when one-half to three-quarters of the flowers on the bloom cluster are open and immediately remove most or all of the leaves. Using heavy clippers, recut the stem ends, slice vertically up the stem 2 to 3 inches (5 to 8 cm), and twist backward. Plunge the cut stems immediately into cool water. You can also use Quick Dip and then place stems into water with hydrator. Expect a vase life of 5 to 6 days.
Details
Description
The long, airy panicles of this variety have small, lavender-purple single florets. The silvery-gray petal tips are incurved and cupped, giving flowers a picotee effect. The pretty, unusually colored blooms have a soft scent.
Details
Height: 6 to 8 ft
Bloom time: mid to late
Site: full sun
Bloom time: mid to late
Site: full sun
Harvesting/Vase Life
Harvest when one-half to three-quarters of the flowers on the bloom cluster are open and immediately remove most or all of the leaves. Using heavy clippers, recut the stem ends, slice vertically up the stem 2 to 3 inches (5 to 8 cm), and twist backward. Plunge the cut stems immediately into cool water. You can also use Quick Dip and then place stems into water with hydrator. Expect a vase life of 5 to 6 days.
Sources
How to Grow
Sources
Summer Mini Course
Learn how to grow, harvest & arrange beautiful cut flowers
In our three-part video series, you’ll learn a simple step to double the number of blooms your plants produce, how to cut and care for your flowers for the longest vase life, and how to make mixed bouquets quickly and efficiently.
