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Tim Wood
Grand Haven, MI, USA

BLOOMERANG PURPINK®

Reblooming Lilac

Syringa x pubescens

'SMNSPTP'

PP#35,123; CBRAF

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  • Three-season lilac
  • Fragrant
  • Disease resistant
Description

Do you remember the viral internet phenomenon of The Dress? This one where everyone was split between which color it actually was? That's kind of what you get with this lilac. Sometimes it's purple, and sometimes it's pink, sometimes it's a bit of both. Whatever color you think it is at the particular moment, it is unquestionably one of the most prolific rebloomers in the Bloomerang series.

USDA Zone
3 - 7 (-40°F/-40°C)
Exposure
Full sun
Height
3 - 5'
Width
2 - 3'
Finish Time
1 season
Type
Deciduous
Bloom Time
Spring - fall
Flower Color
Pink, 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.

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

Filters: Botanical genus: Syringa x, Common name: Reblooming Lilac, Retail program: Proven Winners® ColorChoice®, USDA Zone 3, USDA Zone 4, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, Exposure: Full sun, Bloom time: Spring, Bloom time: Summer, Bloom time: Fall, Pink flowers, Purple flowers, Green foliage

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

Filters: Botanical genus: Syringa x, Common name: Reblooming Lilac, Retail program: Proven Winners® ColorChoice®, USDA Zone 3, USDA Zone 4, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, Exposure: Full sun, Bloom time: Spring, Bloom time: Summer, Bloom time: Fall, Pink flowers, Purple flowers, Green foliage