Syringa 'Esther Staley' (French Lilac)

Syringa 'Esther Staley' (French Lilac) is a beautiful deciduous lilac celebrated for its fragrant soft pink flower clusters that brighten the garden in spring. Its lush green foliage and elegant upright habit make it ideal for cottage gardens, mixed borders, and feature planting. Well suited to New Zealand conditions, this hardy shrub delivers beautiful seasonal colour, delightful fragrance, and outstanding cut flowers, making it a favourite for both traditional and modern landscapes.

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Suited to regions:	All regions
Plant type:	Shrubs
Height:	2.50 m
Spread:	2.00 m
Flowering time:	Spring, Summer
Tolerances:
Garden uses:	Hedging, Living areas
Garden styles:	Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as
Sku	15351

How to grow Syringa 'Esther Staley' (French Lilac) in NZ

Syringa 'Esther Staley' (French Lilac) grows best in full sun with fertile well drained soil. Improve the soil with compost before planting and water regularly while establishing. Apply a balanced fertiliser in spring and choose a sunny position with good air circulation. Plenty of sunlight encourages healthy growth and abundant flowering each season.

Syringa 'Esther Staley' (French Lilac) care tips

Syringa 'Esther Staley' (French Lilac) benefits from removing spent flower heads after flowering and lightly pruning to maintain a tidy shape. Water during prolonged dry periods and mulch around the base to conserve soil moisture while keeping it clear of the stems. Feed annually in spring to encourage healthy foliage and prolific blooms.

Syringa 'Esther Staley' (French Lilac) size, spacing, and growth rate

Syringa 'Esther Staley' (French Lilac) typically grows 3 to 4 metres tall and 2 to 3 metres wide. Space plants around 3 metres apart to allow healthy airflow and full development. Growth is moderate, producing a dense flowering shrub over several seasons with regular care.

Landscaping uses for Syringa 'Esther Staley' (French Lilac)

Syringa 'Esther Staley' (French Lilac) is ideal for cottage gardens, mixed shrub borders, feature planting, and informal hedges. Its fragrant spring flowers attract pollinators and make excellent cut flowers for indoor arrangements. It combines beautifully with other spring flowering shrubs and perennial plants to create colourful seasonal displays.

Why buy Syringa 'Esther Staley' (French Lilac) from The Plant Company?

The Plant Company is NZ’s most trusted plant nursery, supplying premium quality plants that are carefully grown for outstanding garden performance. Every Syringa 'Esther Staley' (French Lilac) is selected for health and vigour before dispatch so it arrives ready to establish successfully. Our experienced team provides expert advice, fast nationwide delivery, and dependable customer service.

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