{"product_id":"wedgewood-blue-lilac","title":"Wedgewood Blue Lilac","description":"\u003ch1\u003eFragrant Lilac-Blue Blooms From Soft Pink Buds\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWedgewood Blue Lilac (\u003cem\u003eSyringa vulgaris\u003c\/em\u003e 'Wedgewood Blue') is a beloved French lilac prized for the way its pink buds open to clear, lilac-blue flowers, creating a charming two-tone effect at peak bloom. The clusters are intensely fragrant and butterfly-friendly. Tough, cold-hardy, and deer-resistant, it makes a wonderful fragrant screen or specimen for gardens in Edina, Woodbury, and Maple Grove.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWedgewood Blue 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 'Wedgewood Blue'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6–8 ft. tall, 5–6 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\u003eLilac-blue opening from pink buds, 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 screens and specimens:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant where the scent can be enjoyed; space 5–6 feet apart for an informal flowering screen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePollinator and cut-flower gardens:\u003c\/strong\u003e Butterflies love the blooms and they're superb 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 Wedgewood Blue 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 5–6 feet apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWatering Wedgewood Blue 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: Why are the flowers two-toned?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePink buds open to lilac-blue, so the shrub shows both colors at once during peak bloom — a signature of this variety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Will it survive a Minnesota winter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbsolutely — lilacs are among the toughest cold-climate shrubs and need winter chill to bloom well.\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\u003eBeauty of Moscow Lilac (Syringa vulgaris):\u003c\/strong\u003e A double white-blush heirloom 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","brand":"Three Timbers Minnesota","offers":[{"title":"#5 Gallon","offer_id":54313977184561,"sku":null,"price":46.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0694\/0465\/files\/wedgewood-blue-lilac.jpg?v=1779727885","url":"https:\/\/threetimbersmn.com\/products\/wedgewood-blue-lilac","provider":"Three Timbers Minnesota","version":"1.0","type":"link"}