Size: 2" Tissue
Bloom Color: magenta
Bloom Type: single
Bloom Period: Late spring
Height Range: 6-7 ft
Width Range: 8-10 ft
Container Friendly: No
Originator: Developed by Father John Fiala, a renowned lilac breeder, and named in honor of Albert Fairchild Holden, founder of the Holden Arboretum in Kirtland, Ohio .
Historical Background: ‘Albert F. Holden’ is a cultivar of the common lilac (Syringa vulgaris), a species native to the Balkan Peninsula. The common lilac has been widely cultivated in Europe and North America for its fragrant flowers. ‘Albert F. Holden’ is prized for its uniquely colored, fragrant blooms and its resistance to powdery mildew, making it a standout among lilac varieties.
