Katherine Havemeyer is a classic French hybrid lilac known for its large, double lavender-pink blooms and strong, sweet fragrance. The densely packed panicles appear in mid to late spring, opening from deep purple buds to reveal soft lavender double florets with a silvery-pink sheen—creating a lush, two-toned effect that’s both elegant and eye-catching. This deciduous shrub has a strong, upright form and typically grows 10 to 12 feet tall and 6 to 8 feet wide. It makes a beautiful specimen plant, flowering hedge, or focal point in a spring garden. Like most French lilacs, it thrives in full sun and well-drained, neutral to slightly alkaline soil, and it benefits from light pruning immediately after bloom to encourage robust flowering the following year. Key Features: Double lavender-pink flowers with deep purple buds Strong, classic lilac fragrance Blooms in mid to late spring Upright growth: 10–12 ft. tall, 6–8 ft. wide Attracts pollinators; excellent for cut flowers Thrives in full sun and well-drained soil Hardy in USDA Zones 3–8 Katherine Havemeyer combines old-fashioned beauty with reliable performance, offering richly colored blooms and unforgettable fragrance year after year.
