Syringa vulgaris ‘Albert F Holden’ Lilac Live Plant – 6+ Inch Bare Root

Albert F Holden Lilac is a perennial flowering shrub known for its striking dark purple flower panicles with a lighter, silvery underside. This outdoor lilac has green, heart-shaped foliage and an upright growth habit, making it suitable for borders, informal hedges, and specimen planting.

This listing includes 1 live bare root plant, 6+ inches at shipping, dug from soil as ordered. It prefers full sun, medium watering, and suitable garden soil. The seller lists this lilac for USDA Hardiness Zones 3–8 and notes that it attracts hummingbirds and butterflies.

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.

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.

Approx. 6+ inches tall at time of shipping.

🔹 BULLET POINTS:

• 1 live Albert F Holden Lilac plant
• Approx. 6+ inches tall at time of shipping
• Bare root; live plant dug from soil as ordered
• Dark purple flower panicles with a lighter underside
• Full sun and medium watering
• Perennial outdoor shrub suitable for borders and informal hedges
• USDA Hardiness Zones 3–8
• Seller notes attraction for hummingbirds and butterflies

🧾 MATERIALS:
1 live bare root Syringa vulgaris ‘Albert F Holden’ plant

📋 ATTRIBUTES:
Common Name: Lilac / Albert F Holden Lilac
Scientific Name: Syringa vulgaris ‘Albert F Holden’
Plant Type: Perennial flowering shrub
Life Cycle: Perennial
Flower/Fruit Color: Dark purple with lighter/silvery underside
Sunlight: Full Sun
Soil: Seller lists chalk, clay, loam, and peat
Water: Medium
USDA Zone: 3–8
Plant Form: Bare Root
Quantity: 1
Shipping Size: Approx. 6+ inches tall at time of shipping
Growth Habit: Upright, clump-forming
Shipping Condition: Dug from soil as ordered

❓ FAQ:

1. What USDA zones can Albert F Holden Lilac grow in?
The seller lists Syringa vulgaris ‘Albert F Holden’ for USDA Hardiness Zones 3–8.

2. How much sunlight does this lilac need?
This lilac is listed as a full-sun outdoor plant.

3. How much water does Albert F Holden Lilac need?
The seller lists medium watering requirements.

4. What is the growth habit of Albert F Holden Lilac?
It has an upright, clump-forming growth habit and is used as a flowering shrub, border plant, or informal hedge.

5. Can Albert F Holden Lilac be grown in a container?
The seller does not provide specific container-growing information. It is primarily listed as an outdoor garden shrub.

Customer Notice:

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.