Breck's Josee Reblooming Lilac
Best fragrant shrub for gardeners wanting continuous blooms and deer resistance.
Most lilacs are a fleeting spring affair, but this variety breaks the mold by pushing fragrant, lavender-pink blooms all the way until the first frost. It’s the rare shrub that manages to be both a pollinator magnet and deer-proof, offering a low-maintenance way to keep your garden scented and colorful for months on end.
$69.99
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking color beyond the standard spring season
- Small-space owners needing versatile, manageable landscaping plants
- Fragrance lovers wanting a sensory-rich outdoor environment
Who should skip it
- Low-maintenance gardeners preferring a hands-off shrub
- Impatient landscapers wanting instant, dense privacy hedges
- Purists expecting consistent, heavy blooms throughout the year
Performance breakdown
Bloom Duration
Continuous flowering from spring until frost sets a high bar for shrubs.
Fragrance Intensity
Potent, room-filling scent makes it a standout choice for cut arrangements.
Pollinator Appeal
Reliably draws butterflies and bees, actively supporting local garden ecosystems.
Deer Resistance
Strong natural deterrents keep browsing wildlife from damaging your landscape investment.
Hardiness Range
Exceptional adaptability across zones 3 through 9 ensures widespread regional success.
Maintenance Ease
Requires moderate watering and standard care for a long-lived, resilient shrub.
Key Specs
Botanical Name
Syringa 'Josee'
Ships As
4" POT
Form
Tree/Shrub
Hardiness Zone
3-9
Flowering Time
Spring to Summer
Flower Color
Lavender-Pink blooms
Mature Height
4 - 6 feet
Deer Resistant
True
Fragrant
True
Attracts Pollinators
True
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