Congo French Lilac Live Bare Root Plant – 12+ Inches – Syringa vulgaris ‘Congo’

Congo French Lilac (Syringa vulgaris ‘Congo’) is a deciduous flowering shrub known for fragrant spring blooms that develop from reddish flower buds into rich purple flower clusters. This outdoor perennial is suitable for borders, specimen planting, hedges, and privacy screens.

This listing includes 1 live plant dug up as ordered. The seller lists the plant as bare root, while the description also references a potted plant; the shipping condition should therefore be confirmed before fulfillment. The provided shipping size is 12+ inches.

Congo Lilac performs best in full sun to partial shade and well-drained, enriched soil. It is listed for USDA Zones 3–8.

Approx. 12+ inches tall at time of shipping.

Plant Condition Disclosure:

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Important Note:

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

🔹 BULLET POINTS:

• 1 live Congo French Lilac plant
• Scientific name: Syringa vulgaris ‘Congo’
• Shipping size: 12+ inches tall
• Seller states plants are dug up as ordered
• Seller lists plant form as bare root; product description also references potted plants
• Dark purple flowering clusters with fragrant spring blooms
• Deciduous perennial shrub for outdoor planting
• Full sun to partial shade
• Best in well-drained, enriched soil
• USDA Zones 3–8

🧾 MATERIALS:

1 live Syringa vulgaris ‘Congo’ plant, seller-described as dug up as ordered and listed as bare root. Pot inclusion is unclear because the description also references a potted plant.

📋 ATTRIBUTES:

Common Name: Congo French Lilac, Congo Lilac, French Lilac
Scientific Name: Syringa vulgaris ‘Congo’
Plant Type: Flowering shrub
Life Cycle: Perennial, deciduous
Flower/Fruit Color: Purple flowers
Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Well-drained, enriched soil
Water: Light watering
USDA Zone: 3–8
Plant Form: Bare root as listed by seller
Quantity: 1 plant
Shipping Size: 12+ inches tall
Season of Interest: Spring, Summer
Indoor/Outdoor: Outdoor

❓ FAQ:

1. What USDA zones are suitable for Congo French Lilac?
Congo French Lilac is listed for USDA Zones 3–8.

2. How much sunlight does Congo Lilac need?
It is listed for full sun to partial shade, with full sun providing the brightest flowering conditions.

3. What type of soil is suitable for Congo Lilac?
The seller recommends well-drained, enriched soil.

4. What is the growth habit of Congo French Lilac?
It is a deciduous perennial flowering shrub suitable for borders, hedges, privacy screens, and specimen planting.

5. Can Congo French Lilac be grown in a container?
The provided listing describes it primarily as an outdoor shrub for landscape uses. Container suitability is not specifically stated by the seller.

Customer Notice for Live Plants Only:

Live plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.

Please consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.

Due to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide the required photos for review.

If there is an issue with your order, contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide:

• Photos of the shipping box
• Photo of the shipping label
• Clear photos of the plant from multiple angles
• Scratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant

Dormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.

Claims submitted without required photos may not be eligible for review.

Claims submitted more than 48 hours after delivery will be considered accepted as received and may not be eligible for replacement or refund.