Pocahontas Lilac

Plant in spring or fall in well-drained, near-neutral to slightly alkaline soil, spacing 8–12 feet apart. Pocahontas is a very early-blooming lilac with deep purple, fragrant flowers that appear before most other lilacs — often several weeks earlier than common lilac. It is exceptionally cold hardy and adapts to average garden conditions. Water well at planting and mulch lightly.

Prune right after flowering. Remove spent flower clusters promptly. Fertilize in spring. Pocahontas's very early bloom time means its fragrant purple flowers can appear before the season's other lilacs, making it a valuable plant for extending the lilac season. Very cold hardy — one of the most reliable lilacs for extremely cold northern climates. An outstanding lilac for early spring fragrance and color.