"Lilac", A french hybrid with extremely fragrant, double magenta flowers from early to mid-May. It has an upright habit with dark green leaves. Plant in any well-drained soil with plenty of organic matter in sun or partial shade. Also, use mycorrhizal fungi 'Rootgrow' in your planting hole. These are friendly fungi that attach themselves to roots for the purpose of accessing available nutrients for plants. Height: 3-4m, Spread: 3m. Fully Hardy. AGM.