A Father Fiala hybrid, 1980.
{(‘Rochester’ × ‘Edward J. Gardner’) × ‘Rochester’}.
Double magenta.
‘Atheline Wilbur’ is an exceptional lilac. The unique double blooms are very hard to describe. Individual florets open irregularly, giving a multicolored appearance to the entire bloom. The large clusters contain unopened buds and fully opened florets, showing a combination of rose, orchid, and lavender. Fragrant.

‘Atheline Wilbur’ was hybridized by Father Fiala prior to 1980. It was named “to honor a lovely lady who cherished lilacs.” It was registered by Charles Tubesing of the Holden Arboretum in 1999.



Past Featured Lilacs:
Syringa ‘Red Pixie’
Syringa vulgaris ‘Frederick Law Olmsted’
Syringa ×chinensis ‘Lilac Sunday’