Pink and Magenta Heirloom Lilacs

The breeder, Frank Moro, named this lilac to honor his son Colby who lived with Down’s syndrome. beautifully. 




A little-leaf lilac that fills out to make an excellent hedge.

4-6’ H x 4-6’ W
Single-petaled
Late season










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Syringa pubescens







‘Colby’s Wishing Star’

 Strongly fragrant. Long-lasting blossoms that make excellent cut flowers. 

Very pink in the bud, and then flowers open to white.

10-12’ H x 10-12’ W
Double-petaled
Early season





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Syringa vulgaris





‘Beauty of Moscow’

Very show blooms.



Multi-colored buds open to pale pink and white flowers.

8-10’ H x 6-8’ W
Double-petaled
Mid-season






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Syringa vulgaris





‘Atheline Wilbur’

Blooms are multicolored in the bud (shades of pink and pale purple), and open to pale pink. 



One of the first to bloom in the North Country.

6-7’ H x 5-6’ W
Double-petaled
Early season





out of Stock

Syringa x hyacinthiflora

‘Anabel’






Beautiful pink blossoms. 

Umbrella-shaped shrub that does not sucker

10-12’ H x 4-8’ W
Single-petaled
Late season









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Syringa x prestoniae








‘James MAcFarlane’

Our most shade tolerant lilac, but still needs at least 4 hours of sun to bloom and will be more prolific if given more.




Very unique. Wine-colored buds give way to deep pink blossoms.

4-6’ H x 4-6’ W
Single-petaled
Late season





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Syringa pubescens





‘George Eastman’

Attractive ruffly round leaves are dark green in summer and then turn reddish-bronze for fall color. 




Slow growing.



Shrub has an oval shape at maturity.

4-5’ H x 5-7’ W
Single-petaled
Late season





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Syringa meyeri

‘Dwarf Korean’ (Palibin)

Red buds open to violet flowers, giving the blooms a saturated magenta appearance. 

8-12’ H x 8-12’ W
Single-petaled
Mid-season





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Syringa vulgaris

‘Congo’





Very slow growing, so will stay compact. Rare.

Dark green, leathery leaves provide great contrast.

Pinkish buds open to white flowers with a subtle blush.

3-4’ H x 2-3’ W
Single-petaled
Late season

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Syringa pubescens








‘Owen Rogers’


Showy blossoms with saturated deep pink color and magenta accents.

10-12’H x 10’ W
Double-petaled
Mid-season





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Syringa vulgaris





‘Paul Thirion’



Blooms are susceptible to late frost, so it will thrive best in a protected location.




Very showy pale pink blossoms

8-12’ H x 6-8’ W
Double-petaled
Mid-season






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Syringa vulgaris









‘Montaigne’

 Buds are various shades of pink and then give way to large, showy, pastel-pink blossoms. 




A customer favorite.



8-12’ H x 6-8’ W
Double-petaled
Mid-season





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Syringa vulgaris

‘Katherine Havemeyer’






Compared to Beauty of Moscow, this lilac has some darker buds, more pink than white flowers and is slightly more compact.

Multi-colored pink buds give way to pale pink and white flowers.

10’ H x 8’ W
Double-petaled
Early season






Available in 2026

Syringa x hyacinthiflora




‘Sweetheart’

Sometimes has a smaller rebloom in late summer. A garden favorite! 




 Blossoms start reddish-pink and fade to pale pink.




Little-leaf lilac with rounded shape.



4-6’ H x 4-5’ W
Single-petaled
Late season





In Stock

Syringa pubescens

‘Red Pixie’