.plant-container { font-family: inherit; } .plant-container ul { list-style: none; padding-left: 0; margin-left: 0; } .plant-container li { display: flex; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 8px; line-height: 1.6; padding-left: 0; } .plant-container img { width: 24px; height: auto; margin-right: 10px; vertical-align: middle; flex-shrink: 0; } Declaration' Early Flowering Lilac Syringa x hyacinth 'Declaration' Description A compact deciduous shrub renowned for its early and abundant fragrant purple flowers in spring. Its dense foliage provides attractive greenery throughout the growing season. Suggested Uses Ideal for shrub borders, hedges, and as a foundation plant. Perfect for bringing early color and fragrance to gardens and landscape designs. Plant Details Botanical Name: Syringa x hyacinth 'Declaration' Common Name: Declaration' Early Flowering Lilac Size & Growth: Typically reaches 5-8 feet in height and width, with a rounded habit. Hardiness Zones: 3-7 Foliage Type: Deciduous Bloom Time: Early to mid-spring Growth Rate: Moderate Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade Attracts Pollinators: Yes, including bees and butterflies Indoor Friendly: Not suitable for indoor cultivation Container Friendly: Yes, suitable for large containers Deer Resistant: Yes Pet Warning: Contains compounds that may be toxic to pets if ingested Fragrant: Yes, highly fragrant flowers Cut Flower: Suitable for bouquets and floral arrangements Grows Well With: Forsythia, Pieris, and other spring-blooming shrubs Care Tips Planting Instructions: Plant in early spring or fall in well-drained soil. Space plants about 5 feet apart. Soil Moisture: Keep soil evenly moist, especially during dry periods. Soil Type: Prefers slightly acidic to neutral pH, fertile and well-drained. Humidity: Tolerant of average garden humidity levels. Pruning Instructions: Prune immediately after flowering to maintain shape and encourage new growth. Winter Care: Mulch to protect roots in colder zones; prune lightly in late winter or early spring. Planting Depth: Bury roots at the same depth as in their nursery container. Fertilization: Feed with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring. Special Care: Watch for aphids and scale; treat as needed with organic insecticides.
