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Tim Wood
Grand Haven, MI, USA

BLOOMERANG® Dark Purple

Lilac - Reblooming

Syringa

'SMSJBP7'

PP#26,549; CBR#5076

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  • Improved variety
  • Reblooming
  • Award winner
Description

Darker flowers than the original Bloomerang® lilac - and an improved production plant to boot.

Bloomerang® Dark Purple lilac is a bolder, bigger version of the original in every way. Blooms are a very deep purple, particularly in bud. Growers as far south as the Carolinas have reported excellent success in production with this selection.

Awards
2014 Green Thumb Award (Direct Gardening Association)
USDA Zone
3 - 7 (-40°F/-40°C)
Exposure
Full sun
Height
4 - 6'
Width
4 - 6'
Finish Time
1 season
Type
Deciduous
Bloom Time
Spring - fall
Flower Color
Purple
Foliage Color
Green
Liner Sizes
2 1/4", 4", Quick Turn

Soil

Prefers neutral to alkaline soils, but is fairly adaptable. Good drainage is imperative.

Pruning

Blooms on old and new wood - prune after spring bloom if desired. Doing so will delay rebloom but also encourages it.

Uses

Hedges; mixed borders; foundation plantings; specimen.

Growing Tips

A light trim after spring bloom neatens the plant's appearance and encourages rebloom, though it does delay it slightly.

  • Tag: Bloomerang® Dark Purple Syringa Tag
  • Benchcard: Bloomerang® Dark Purple Syringa Benchcard
  • Spec Sheet: Bloomerang® Syringa Series Spec Sheet
  • Grower Sheet: Bloomerang® Dark Purple Syringa Grower Sheet
  • Plant of the Week: Plant of the Week August 6, 2020

    • Features: Cut flower, Fragrant, Deer resistant, Attracts pollinators, Alkaline soil, Clay soil, Reblooming, Disease resistant

    Filters: Botanical genus: Syringa, Common name: Lilac - Reblooming, Retail program: Proven Winners® ColorChoice®, USDA Zone 3, USDA Zone 4, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, Exposure: Full sun, Bloom time: Spring, Bloom time: Summer, Bloom time: Fall, Purple flowers, Green foliage

    Features: Cut flower, Fragrant, Deer resistant, Attracts pollinators, Alkaline soil, Clay soil, Reblooming, Disease resistant

    Filters: Botanical genus: Syringa, Common name: Lilac - Reblooming, Retail program: Proven Winners® ColorChoice®, USDA Zone 3, USDA Zone 4, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, Exposure: Full sun, Bloom time: Spring, Bloom time: Summer, Bloom time: Fall, Purple flowers, Green foliage