Meet the Breeder
Tim Wood
Grand Haven, MI, USA
SCENT AND SENSIBILITY™ Pink
Lilac
Syringa
'SMSXPM'
USPP 26,548; CBR 5077
- Dwarf habit
- Fragrant
- Deer resistant
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
General Care
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.
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