James Macfarlane Lilac Hedge

Lilacs are a favorite in the garden and landscapes, and the James Macfarlane Lilac is sure to delight garden visitors with large clusters of pink flowers and fragrance in late spring. This late-blooming variety grows 8-10 ft. tall with a similar spread. Its fragrant flower clusters attract butterflies and hummingbirds. The flowers are also excellent for fresh floral arrangements. Flowering shrubs, like lilac bushes, provide structure to landscapes and gardens. This deciduous shrub can be planted as a flowering hedge or privacy screen along property borders. It also looks good planted in groups. The James Macfarlane Lilac Hedge provides an affordable bundle for landscapers wanting to plant hedges.

Botanical Name: Syringa x prestoniae 'James Macfarlane'

DORMANT 12-18" 5 Plant(s) Out of Stock Ships in Spring. DORMANT 12-18" 10 Plant(s) Out of Stock Ships in Spring.

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Product Details

Restricted States US:
AE AK GU HI MT PR VI
Botanical Name:
Syringa x prestoniae 'James Macfarlane'
Size:
DORMANT 12-18"
Suggested Uses:
Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Screening Privacy, Woodland Garden

Flower Color:
Pink
Flower Form:
Small Panicle
Mature Spread:
4 - 8 feet
Spacing:
4 - 8 feet

Restricted States US:
AE AK GU HI MT PR VI
Botanical Name:
Syringa x prestoniae 'James Macfarlane'
Size:
DORMANT 12-18"
Suggested Uses:
Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Screening Privacy, Woodland Garden

Flower Color:
Pink
Flower Form:
Small Panicle
Mature Spread:
4 - 8 feet
Spacing:
4 - 8 feet

Growing Tips

Planting Instructions:
Soak roots while preparing the planting site. Dig a hole twice as wide and just as deep as the roots are long. Spread roots around and bury with dirt. Water gently immediately after to eliminate air pockets in the soil.
Soil Moisture:
Average
Will Tolerate:
Clay Soil, Loamy Soil, Sandy Soil
Pruning Instructions:
Prune as needed immediately after flowering

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Shipping Information

K. van Bourgondien times its shipments from Holland so that bulbs and bareroots arrive at the proper planting time (depending on climatic conditions) for each area of North America.

We take advanced orders, and as the crops are harvested, our staff of K. van Bourgondien experts makes an on-the-spot selection of the finest bulbs available to fill those reservations.

We will pack and ship your order based on the following schedules. The type of product you order or the weather may affect the anticipated shipping schedule. Please note that we cannot ship outside of the 48 contiguous states. What zone am I in?

Spring 2024 Shipping Schedule

Bulbs and Bareroot
Zones	Shipping Dates	Last Order Date
3A-5A	4/29/24 - 5/31/24	5/27/24
5B	4/8/24 - 5/31/24	5/27/24
6A	3/25/24 - 5/31/24	5/27/24
6B	3/11/24 - 5/31/24	5/27/24
7A	2/26/24 - 5/31/24	5/27/24
7B-8A	2/19/24 - 5/10/24	5/6/24
8B-9A	2/12/24 - 5/10/24	5/6/24
9B-10B	2/5/24 - 5/10/24	5/6/24

Tropical Plants (Caladium & Elephant Ears)
Zones	Shipping Dates	Last Order Date
3A - 5B	5/3/24 - 6/7/24	6/3/24
6A	4/29/24 - 6/7/24	6/3/24
6B-7A	4/22/24 - 6/7/24	6/3/24
7B-8A	4/08/24 - 5/31/24	5/27/24
8B-9A	4/1/24 - 5/31/24	5/27/24
9A-10B	3/25/24 - 5/31/24	5/27/24

Shipping Notes:

In all cases, we choose the fastest, most efficient way to send your orders via USPS or FedEx.

Orders for gift certificates will be shipped immediately.

Due to hot weather conditions, we are unable to ship any plant items from late June through August. General merchandise will be shipped with your plant order.

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