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Tim Wood
Grand Haven, MI, USA

SCENT AND SENSIBILITY™ Pink

Lilac

Syringa

'SMSXPM'

PP#26,548; CBR#5077

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Scent and Sensibility dwarf lilac in the landscape with the Grand River in the background "} Scent and Sensibility dwarf lilac flowers Two Scent and Sensibility dwarf lilacs in the landscape which is quite lush and green in spring YouTube video describing the plant shown on this page
  • Dwarf habit
  • Fragrant
  • Deer resistant
Description

Dwarf Scent and Sensibility™ Pink lilac is wider than it is tall, and produces copious dark pink buds which open to soft, lilac-pink flowers. It is very fragrant. Scent and Sensibility came out of the same breeding program as Bloomerang® lilac, and although it does have repeat flowers through the summer, it does not rebloom quite strongly enough to be part of the Bloomerang series. However, the habit, color, and fragrance were exceptional enough to merit introduction on their own.

USDA Zone
3 - 7 (-40°F/-40°C)
Exposure
Full sun
Height
2 - 3'
Width
4 - 5'
Finish Time
1 season
Type
Deciduous
Bloom Time
Late spring, summer - fall
Flower Color
Pink
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 wood - prune after flowering if desired.

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.

  • Benchcard: Scent and Sensibility™ Pink Syringa Benchcard
  • Tag: Scent and Sensibility™ Pink Syringa Tag
  • Grower Sheet: Scent and Sensibility™ Pink Syringa Grower Sheet
  • Spec Sheet: Scent and Sensibility™ Pink Syringa Spec Sheet

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

    Filters: Botanical genus: Syringa, Common name: Lilac, 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, Pink flowers, Green foliage

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

    Filters: Botanical genus: Syringa, Common name: Lilac, 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, Pink flowers, Green foliage