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Tim Wood
Grand Haven, MI, USA

BLOOMERANG® Purple

Lilac - Reblooming

Syringa x

'Penda'

PP#20,575; CBR#4071

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  • Reblooming
  • Fragrant
  • Award winner
Description

Thanks to its better color, performance, and production, Bloomerang Dark Purple lilac replaces the original.

Enjoy classic lilac fragrance for months instead of weeks! A revolutionary lilac, Bloomerang® Purple lilac blooms in spring and then again throughout the summer. It does go through a rest period in the heat of the summer, then flowers. Useful compact habit and excellent powdery mildew resistance.

USDA Zone
3 - 7 (-40°F/-40°C)
Exposure
Full sun
Height
4 - 5'
Width
4 - 5'
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® Purple Syringa Tag
  • Benchcard: Bloomerang® Purple Syringa Benchcard
  • Grower Sheet: Bloomerang® Purple Syringa Grower Sheet

    • 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