The Royalty Preston Lilac is a vigorous, multi-stemmed shrub with an upright form. This late-blooming lilac produces upright panicles of lightly fragrant violet flowers in late spring. Its dark green leaves turn a buttery yellow in the fall. The Royalty Preston Lilac thrives in alkaline to neutral soil and is drought-tolerant. It performs best in full sun, with pruning done immediately after flowering. This lilac makes a stunning addition to borders, informal hedges, mass plantings, or as a focal point in any garden.