French Lilac – Syringa vulgaris Seeds | 100 Seeds | Fragrant Hardy Shrub | Showy Spring Blooms | Cold Tolerant

Grow a timeless garden favorite with 100 French Lilac (Syringa vulgaris) seeds. Celebrated for its richly fragrant purple blooms and classic upright form, this hardy deciduous shrub brings beauty, structure, and unforgettable scent to spring landscapes. Perfect for cottage gardens, hedges, privacy screens, or specimen plantings, French Lilac remains one of the most beloved flowering shrubs worldwide.

Reaching 8–15 feet tall and 6–12 feet wide, this vigorous shrub produces dense, pyramidal clusters of sweetly scented flowers in late April to early May. The light purple blossoms attract hummingbirds and butterflies while filling the air with one of the strongest and most recognizable floral fragrances.

Extremely cold hardy (down to -31°F), French Lilac thrives in regions with true winter frost and does not perform well in frost-free climates. It is adaptable, easy to grow, and long-lived once established. You will receive seeds similar in quality and viability to those shown in the listing photos.

You will receive:
✔️ 100 French Lilac seeds
✔️ Clearly labeled seed packet
✔️ Non-pretreated seeds
✔️ Sowing instructions included
✔️ 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: Rich, moist, well-drained soil; adaptable to average soils
Watering: Medium
Mature Height: 8–15 feet
Mature Spread: 6–12 feet
Growth Rate: Medium
USDA Zones: 3–7
Container Friendly: Suitable when young; best planted in ground long-term

💡 Care Tip: Soak seeds in water for 24 hours, then cold stratify for 30–90 days at about 40°F in a moist (not wet) medium. Sow 1/4 inch deep and keep evenly moist. Prune immediately after flowering and remove spent blooms to encourage stronger flowering the following year.