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- Plant of the Week: Plant of the Week September 10, 2020
- Tag: Scentara Pura® Syringa Tag
- Benchcard: Scentara Pura® Syringa Benchcard
- Spec Sheet: Scentara Pura® Syringa Spec Sheet
- Grower Sheet: Scentara Pura® Syringa Grower Sheet
Meet the Breeder
Tim Wood
Grand Haven, MI, USA
SCENTARA PURA®
Lilac
Syringa x hyacinthiflora
'SMNSHSO'
PP#31,119; CBRAF
- Fragrant
- Disease resistant
- Hardy
- Description
A standout in our field and container trials, we selected Scentara Pura lilac for its well-branched, semi-dwarf, compact habit and heavy bloom each spring. The flower buds emerge a mulberry-violet and open to clear jacaranda purple. Developed from low-chill bloodlines for improved warm climate performance. Has show good resistance to powdery mildew.
- USDA Zone
- 2 - 8 (-50°F/-45°C)
- Exposure
- Full sun
- Height
- 4 - 6'
- Width
- 4 - 6'
- Finish Time
- 1 season
- Type
- Deciduous
- Bloom Time
- Early-mid spring
- Flower Color
- Purple
- 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
Plant in full sun and with good air circulation for best performance. Deadheading is beneficial but not required.Features: Alkaline soil, Attracts pollinators, Clay soil, Compact, Cut flower, Deer resistant, Disease resistant, Fragrant
Filters: Botanical genus: Syringa, Common name: Lilac , Retail program: Proven Winners® ColorChoice®, USDA Zone 2, USDA Zone 3, USDA Zone 4, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, Exposure: Full sun, Bloom time: Spring, Purple flowers, Green foliage
Features: Alkaline soil, Attracts pollinators, Clay soil, Compact, Cut flower, Deer resistant, Disease resistant, Fragrant
Filters: Botanical genus: Syringa, Common name: Lilac , Retail program: Proven Winners® ColorChoice®, USDA Zone 2, USDA Zone 3, USDA Zone 4, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, Exposure: Full sun, Bloom time: Spring, Purple flowers, Green foliage