The Donald Wyman Lilac is a tough, reliable, and spectacular performer in the Canadian landscape. A hybrid developed in Canada, this large shrub is highly valued for its impressive late-season bloom time, ironclad hardiness, and gorgeous purple flowers that provide a massive burst of colour when other lilacs have already finished their show.
Key Features & Benefits
Late-Blooming Beauty: One of its most valuable traits is that it blooms later than common lilacs, extending the lilac season in your garden and bridging the gap between spring and summer flowers.
Massive Purple Flower Heads: Enjoy large, dense, cone-shaped panicles of rich, deep purple-magenta flowers that cover the plant in late spring to early summer. While less intensely fragrant than older common lilacs, it still offers a pleasant, mild scent.
Superior Canadian Hardiness: Developed by the Canadian Ornamental Plant Foundation, this robust hybrid is extremely cold-hardy (USDA Zones 2-7), making it a perfect, reliable choice for nearly every region of Canada.
Excellent Disease Resistance: 'Donald Wyman' is noted for its clean foliage that holds up well against powdery mildew and bacterial blight, common issues with other varieties. The leaves remain healthy and dark green all summer long.
Large & Versatile Habit: This is a substantial shrub, reaching a mature size of 6–10 feet tall and wide. It's ideal for a large screen, a sturdy backdrop in a mixed border, or as a striking standalone specimen.