President Lincoln

Size: 1 Gallon

Bloom Color: blue

Bloom Type: single

Bloom Period: Mid to late spring

Height Range: 8-10 ft

Width Range: 6-7 ft

Container Friendly: No

Originator: Introduced by Frank Skinner in Manitoba, Canada, in 1916.

Historical Background: ‘President Lincoln’ is a classic lilac cultivar introduced in 1916 by Canadian horticulturist Frank Skinner. It was named in honor of U.S. President Abraham Lincoln and is celebrated for its distinctive blue-lavender blooms, a rarity among lilacs. Its robust growth and exceptional fragrance have made it a favorite among gardeners for over a century.