French Lilac – Syringa vulgaris 400 Shrub Seeds | Fragrant Purple Spring Blooms | Cold Hardy Privacy Hedge • Windbreak • Cottage Garden Classic

Plant a stunning, fragrant hedge with French Lilac (Syringa vulgaris), also known as Common Lilac. This upright deciduous shrub grows 8–15 feet tall and produces dense pyramidal clusters of sweetly fragrant light purple flowers in late April to early May.

French Lilac is extremely hardy and thrives in cold climates (to -31°F). It requires winter dormancy and performs best in regions with real winters. The richly scented blooms attract butterflies and hummingbirds while creating one of the most recognizable spring fragrances in the garden.

The 400-seed size is ideal for:
• Privacy hedges
• Windbreak rows
• Mass landscaping projects
• Property borders
• Naturalized plantings

Lilacs are easy to grow, adaptable, and long-lived. With proper pruning after flowering, plants will bloom reliably year after year.

You will receive seeds similar in size and quality to those shown in the listing photos.

You will receive:
✔️ 400 French Lilac seeds
✔️ Clearly labeled seed packet
✔️ Detailed sowing instructions
✔️ Non-pretreated seeds
✔️ Secure packaging for safe delivery

🌼 Growing Information

Common Name: French Lilac / Common Lilac
Botanical Name: Syringa vulgaris
Plant Type: Deciduous flowering shrub
Growth Stage: Seed
Sun Requirements: Full Sun (best flowering)
Soil: Average to rich, well-drained soil
Watering: Medium
Mature Height: 8–15 feet
Spread: 6–12 feet
Growth Rate: Medium
USDA Zones: 3–7
Cold Tolerance: Down to -31°F
Container Friendly: Yes (young plants / bonsai)

💡 Germination Instructions

1. Soak seeds in water for 24 hours

2. Cold stratify 30–90 days at 40°F in moist (not wet) medium

3. Sow 1/4 inch deep

4. Keep evenly moist (not wet)

Prune immediately after flowering and remove faded blooms to improve next year’s bloom production.