Common lilac ( Syringa vulgaris )

The lilac variety was bred in 1956 in Kiev. Breeders were L. Rubtsov, V. Zhogolieva and N. Lyapunova.

Flower buds large, dark purple with a reddish tinge. Flowers purple-violet with light purple petal tips, double, fragrant. Resistant to bleaching.

Blooms moderately early, abundantly. Bush moderately tall, sparse.

Seedling size: 10 to 15 cm, placed in a 2 liter pot.