Lilac – Declaration
Syringa hyacinthiflora 'Declaration'
Declaration® Lilac is an exceptional early-blooming lilac prized for its vibrant reddish-purple flower clusters and outstanding cold hardiness. Blooming in spring, this upright shrub fills the landscape with fragrant blossoms that attract butterflies and pollinators. Its dark green foliage transitions to attractive burgundy tones in fall, providing multi-season interest. Declaration Lilac is an excellent choice for privacy screens, flowering hedges, landscape borders, and focal point plantings throughout Wisconsin landscapes.
Height (6–8 ft.) Reaches a mature height of approximately 6 to 8 feet with a spread of 5 to 6 feet. Thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. Produces fragrant reddish-purple blooms in early spring and offers attractive fall color. Excellent for privacy screens, flowering hedges, pollinator gardens, and landscape accents.