Fill your garden with the classic fragrance of spring with Syringa ‘Congo’ French Lilac—a stunning, award-winning shrub known for its rich reddish-purple blooms and unforgettable scent.

This hardy, easy-care lilac is perfect for creating flowering hedges, privacy screens, or focal points in cottage gardens.

Why Gardeners Love ‘Congo’ Lilac

• Deep magenta-purple blooms with intense fragrance
• Classic spring flowering shrub
• Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds
• Naturally deer-resistant
• Excellent for hedges, borders, and privacy planting

Plant Details

• Botanical Name: Syringa vulgaris ‘Congo’
• Common Name: French Lilac
• Plant Type: Deciduous flowering shrub
• Height: 8–12 feet
• Spread: 6–10 feet
• Bloom Time: Mid to late spring
• Light: Full sun
• Water: Moderate
• Zones: 3–8

Perfect For

• Cottage gardens
• Fragrant garden designs
• Flowering hedges & privacy screens
• Pollinator-friendly landscapes
• Traditional or classic garden styles

Care Tips

• Plant in full sun for best flowering
• Prefers well-drained, slightly alkaline soil
• Prune after blooming to encourage next year’s flowers
• Provide good air circulation to prevent mildew
• Water regularly during establishment