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Bloomerang Purple Lilac

Syringa x 'Penda'

Category: Deciduous Shrub • Lilac

Bloomerang Purple Lilac offers fragrant blooms and extended flowering, perfect for borders and specimen planting.

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Mature Height: 4-5 feet

Mature Width: 3-4 feet

Bloom Color: Purple

Bloom Time: Spring and again in summer

Light: Sun

Zone: Zones 3-7

Maintenance: Moderate

Growth Rate: Moderate

Season of Interest: Spring

Foliage: Deciduous

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Josh Graber

Owner and Landscape Designer · Kansas State University · 25+ Years Experience

B.S. in Horticulture and Landscape Design – Kansas State University

25+ years of industry experience

Description

Bloomerang Purple Lilac is a delightful shrub known for its enchanting fragrance and beautiful purple blooms. This plant offers a repeat bloom cycle, providing color and scent throughout the growing season. It's perfect for adding charm to gardens and landscapes.

Ideal Conditions

Prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Tolerates a range of moisture levels.

Soil Preferences

Well-drained soil is ideal, with moderate moisture. Prefers neutral to slightly alkaline pH and is adaptable to various soil types.

Sun Needs

Sun

Landscape Guidance

Landscape Use

specimenbordermass planting

Special Features

Fragrant flowersextended blooming period

Wildlife Value

Attracts pollinators and provides habitat for birds.

Resistance / Tolerance

Drought tolerant once established.

Notes from Our Designer

Great for attracting pollinators and adding seasonal interest. Works well in both formal and informal gardens.

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