{"product_id":"albert-holden-lilac","title":"Albert Holden Lilac","description":"\u003ch1\u003eFragrant Violet Blooms With a Shimmering Silver Reverse\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlbert Holden Lilac (\u003cem\u003eSyringa vulgaris\u003c\/em\u003e 'Albert Holden') is a distinctive French lilac whose deep violet-purple flowers carry a silvery-white reverse on each petal, giving the trusses a luminous, two-toned shimmer. Powerfully fragrant and butterfly-friendly, it forms a tall, upright shrub that's tough, cold-hardy, and deer-resistant — a refined fragrant specimen or screen for gardens in Edina, Woodbury, and Maple Grove.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAlbert Holden Lilac Plant Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"mce-item-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSyringa vulgaris 'Albert Holden'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8–10 ft. tall, 6–8 ft. wide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–7 (Twin Cities is zone 4b–5a — fully hardy)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun (6+ hours for best bloom)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMid to late spring\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Color\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eViolet-purple with a silvery reverse, fragrant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWell-drained; tolerates clay; prefers neutral to slightly alkaline soil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinter Hardiness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReliable to -40°F — lilacs love Minnesota winters\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRarely browsed by deer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLandscape Uses in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFragrant specimens and screens:\u003c\/strong\u003e The shimmering two-tone blooms make a refined spring specimen or fragrant screen. Space 6–8 feet apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePollinator and cut-flower gardens:\u003c\/strong\u003e Butterflies love the blooms, which are striking cut. Pair with peonies, catmint, and salvia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest Time to Plant in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in spring (late April–May) or early fall (late August–mid September) in full sun with good drainage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Plant Albert Holden Lilac\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDig a hole twice the root ball width at the same depth, mixing in compost. Set the crown level, backfill, water well, and mulch 2–3 inches deep, keeping mulch off the stems. Space 6–8 feet apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWatering Albert Holden Lilac\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst year:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply every 2–3 days at first, then weekly. Stop 2–3 weeks before the ground freezes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAfter year one:\u003c\/strong\u003e Quite drought-tolerant — water during extended dry spells. Avoid soggy soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What makes its flowers special?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach violet petal has a silvery-white reverse, so the trusses shimmer with a luminous two-tone effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Will it survive a Minnesota winter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbsolutely — a tough, long-lived heirloom-type lilac.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How do I keep it blooming?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFull sun and pruning right after flowering (it blooms on old wood). Avoid late-summer pruning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is it deer-resistant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — deer rarely browse lilacs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYou May Also Like\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVirtual Violet Lilac (Syringa):\u003c\/strong\u003e A vivid violet reblooming-type lilac.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharles Joly Lilac (Syringa vulgaris):\u003c\/strong\u003e A deep magenta double French lilac.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeony (Paeonia):\u003c\/strong\u003e A fragrant spring companion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- tt-enriched --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Many Albert Holden Lilac Do I Need?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a fragrant privacy screen or property-line run, space Albert Holden 7 feet on center — its 6–8 ft spread closes the gaps within a few seasons:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRun Length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePlants Needed (7 ft spacing)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2–3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a specimen, one plant near a patio or window puts the fragrance where you'll actually enjoy it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAlbert Holden Lilac Season-by-Season in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpring:\u003c\/strong\u003e The signature show in mid–late May — deep violet trusses with that silvery petal reverse shimmering in the light, perfuming the whole yard and drawing butterflies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSummer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clean, heart-shaped green foliage on a tall upright frame; prune right after bloom if needed, never later.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFall:\u003c\/strong\u003e Foliage fades to muted yellow-green and drops without fuss.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sturdy upright stems shrug off -40°F — lilacs actually need this winter chill to bloom heavily.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ Pollinator-Friendly   ✔ Deer-Resistant   ✔ Drought-Tolerant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant It With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/charles-joly-lilac\"\u003eCharles Joly Lilac\u003c\/a\u003e — a double magenta French heirloom that blooms alongside it for a deeper-toned screen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/virtual-violet-lilac\"\u003eVirtual Violet Lilac\u003c\/a\u003e — a compact modern violet for the front of the lilac border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/miss-kim-lilac\"\u003eMiss Kim Lilac\u003c\/a\u003e — blooms 2–3 weeks later, stretching the lilac season into June.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/bartzella-peony\"\u003eBartzella Peony\u003c\/a\u003e — huge golden blooms at the lilac's feet in the same late-spring window.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Albert Holden Lilac Right for Your Yard?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant Albert Holden where you have full sun, decent drainage, and 8 feet of headroom — it rewards a sunny corner, screen line, or cutting garden with two-tone color and serious fragrance while shrugging off deer, drought, and deep cold. Not a fit for shade or soggy ground: under 6 hours of sun bloom drops off sharply, and wet feet invite root rot.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Three Timbers Minnesota","offers":[{"title":"#5 Gallon","offer_id":54313411838257,"sku":null,"price":46.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0694\/0465\/files\/albert-holden-lilac.jpg?v=1779727885","url":"https:\/\/threetimbersmn.com\/products\/albert-holden-lilac","provider":"Three Timbers Minnesota","version":"1.0","type":"link"}