lavender lilac flower Albert F. Holden Lilac

lavender lilac flower Albert F. Holden LilacSyringa Albert F. Holden The Albert F. Holden Lilac is one of the most visually striking varieties you can grow. This standout cultivar produces large, single florets in a deep, saturated violet purple with a stunning silver reverse on each petal, creating a breathtaking two toned shimmer that catches the light and makes the flower clusters appear to sparkle in the spring sunshine. It is a truly unique effect that sets Albert F. Holden apart from

Syringa ‘Albert F. Holden’

The Albert F. Holden Lilac is one of the most visually striking varieties you can grow. This standout cultivar produces large, single florets in a deep, saturated violet-purple with a stunning silver reverse on each petal, creating a breathtaking two-toned shimmer that catches the light and makes the flower clusters appear to sparkle in the spring sunshine. It is a truly unique effect that sets Albert F. Holden apart from virtually every other lilac on the market.

Named in honor of a dedicated supporter of Holden Arboretum in Ohio, this variety carries a distinguished pedigree to match its distinguished appearance. The flower clusters are large and well-formed, held upright above attractive dark green foliage, and the fragrance is everything a lilac lover could ask for — deep, rich, and classically intoxicating. This is a variety that serious lilac collectors and casual gardeners alike find impossible to resist.

Highlights:

• Extraordinary deep violet-purple single blooms with a striking silver reverse on each petal
• Unique shimmering two-tone effect unlike any other lilac variety
• Large, upright flower clusters with rich, classic lilac fragrance
• Blooms mid-spring (May)
• Named in honor of Holden Arboretum — a variety with true horticultural distinction
• A showstopping cut flower with exceptional vase presence