{"product_id":"james-macfarlane-lilac-live-flowering-shrub-2-gallon-pot-plant-purple-preston-lilac-with-white-margins-fragrant-spring-blooms","title":"James Macfarlane Lilac - Purple Preston Lilac Shrub in 2 Gallon Pot | Fragrant Spring Blooms","description":"\u003cp\u003eAdd vibrant spring color and graceful fragrance to your landscape with the James Macfarlane Lilac, a Preston lilac cultivar known for its striking purple blooms edged with white margins. Blooming in mid-spring, this deciduous flowering shrub produces abundant clusters of slightly fragrant blossoms, ideal for cottage gardens, borders, privacy plantings, and pollinator-friendly landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeaturing an upright growth habit and lush green foliage, this ornamental shrub is suitable for larger landscapes and seasonal focal points. Hardy and easy to grow, it thrives in colder climates and provides dependable blooms year after year. The plant is shipped established in a 2 gallon nursery pot, ready to flourish in your garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• 1 live James Macfarlane Lilac\u003cbr\u003e• 2 gallon pot plant\u003cbr\u003e• Purple blooms with white margins\u003cbr\u003e• Healthy, rooted flowering shrub\u003cbr\u003e• Secure packaging for safe arrival\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e James Macfarlane Lilac\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Syringa x prestoniae ‘James Macfarlane’\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deciduous flowering shrub\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Stage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Established potted plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-draining fertile soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; water regularly during establishment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 10–15 feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3–7\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContainer Friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Limited; best suited for landscape planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare Tip\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant in full sun for optimal flowering and air circulation. Prune lightly immediately after blooming to maintain shape and encourage healthy future blooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant Condition Disclosure\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLive plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNatural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eImportant Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCustomer Notice for Live Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLive plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlease consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDue to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within \u003cstrong\u003e48 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e of delivery and provide the required photos for review.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhotos of the shipping box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhoto of the shipping label\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear photos of the plant from multiple angles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eClaims submitted without the required photos or more than 48 hours after delivery may not be eligible for review, replacement, or refund.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"MikesPlants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52499597885572,"sku":null,"price":267.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1014\/5254\/6180\/files\/ListingShopify2_98_77bf113a-3797-450b-b5f4-c7ad8bcb8bf8.jpg?v=1783660018","url":"https:\/\/nataliesbotanicalgarden.com\/products\/james-macfarlane-lilac-live-flowering-shrub-2-gallon-pot-plant-purple-preston-lilac-with-white-margins-fragrant-spring-blooms","provider":"Natalie's Botanical Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}