French Lilac Shrub ‘Monge’ – an outstandingly showy and fragrant French Hybrid Lilac that produces an abundance of deep reddish purple single flowers. It is a deciduous shrub with enchanting flowers. It is a consistent heavy bloomer and it has the true lilac scent! ‘Monge’ features a mid-spring bloom of fragrant, flowers in large panicles. ‘Monge’ is a Lemoine lilac first introduced in 1913. It typically matures over time to 8-15′ tall and as wide. It is noted for its spring (April-May) bloom of fragrant, single, deep reddish-purple flowers that bloom in showy panicles (each to 9″ long).
| Botanical | Syringa vulgaris |
| Common Name | Lilac 'Monge' |
| Family | Oleaceae |
| Size | 4" pot (Root established) |
| Height | 8-12' |
| Spacing | 6-12' |
| Hardiness | Zones 3-8 |
| Attracts | Hummingbirds, Butterflies |
| Exposure | Full sun |
| Foliage | Blue-green |
| Flower | Deep reddish-purple |
| Bloomtime | Late spring |
French Lilac Shrub 'Monge'
Planting Instructions: Easily grown in average, medium wet, well-drained soil in full sun. Tolerates light shade, but best bloom is in full sun. Prefers rich, moist, neutral soils. Needs good air circulation. Dig a hole large enough to encompass the roots without bending or circling. Set the plant in place so the crown (part of the plant where the root meets the stem) is about 1-2 inches below the soil surface. Cover with soil to the original soil surface and water thoroughly. The Lilac transplants easily.