Professional Growing Information Planted last fall. Bloomed minimally thus spring and nothing since. Looks healthy and continues to grow but disappointed with performance. I envisioned lilac scent in patio sitting area for 3 seasons.
Exposure
- Sun
The optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).
Flower Season
- Fall
Mature Size
Height
48 - 60"
Spread
48 - 60"
This plant is hardy in zones 3 - 7
Zones are based on the lowest average temperature an area is expected to receive during the winter. They are used to determine whether a plant is likely to be perennial in your area. If your zone is equal to or higher than the zone listed for the plant, it will be hardy for you and thrive in your climate.
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Features
Don't settle for lilacs that bloom just once a year - get Bloomerang® lilac and enjoy months of blooms instead of just weeks.
Bloomerang Purple lilac is the original reblooming lilac. It blooms in spring along with other lilacs, takes a brief rest to put on new growth, then blooms again from mid-summer through fall. A bit smaller than other lilacs, Bloomerang also has a nice, rounded shape that looks great anywhere you plant it in the landscape. Star-like flowers are a beautiful shade of classic lilac purple and are sweetly scented.
Bloomerang lilacs are also noted for their exceptional disease resistance - no worries about ugly white or brown foliage to spoil the floral show. And like other lilacs, it is sun-loving and deer resistant, so it makes an easy care choice for years of beauty.
Top reasons to grow Bloomerang lilac:
- It's reblooming! It doesn't only bloom once in spring - it also blooms summer through fall.
- Disease resistant. Doesn't get ugly from fungus and bacteria like older lilacs can.
- Neat, rounded shape looks good in the landscape or garden.
Fragrant FlowerContinuous Bloom or RebloomerFall InterestAttracts:ButterfliesResists:DeerCharacteristics
Plant Type:ShrubShrub Type:DeciduousHeight Category:MediumGarden Height:48 - 60 InchesSpacing:60 - 72 InchesSpread:48 - 60 InchesFlower Colors:PurpleFlower Shade:LavenderFoliage Colors:GreenFoliage Shade:GreenHabit:MoundedContainer Role:ThrillerPlant Needs
Light Requirement:SunMaintenance Category:ModerateBlooms On:New WoodBlooms On:Old WoodBloom Time:Early SummerBloom Time:Mid SummerBloom Time:Late SummerBloom Time:Early FallBloom Time:Mid FallBloom Time:Mid SpringBloom Time:Late SpringHardiness Zones:3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7bWater Category:AverageNeeds Good DrainageUses:Border PlantUses:ContainerUses:Cut FlowerUses:LandscapeUses:Mass PlantingUses Notes:A classic addition to foundation plantings and mixed borders. Bloomerang lilac is also a popular choice for planting in decorative containers - learn more here.
Maintenance Notes:Plant only in full sun and well-drained soil; lilacs cannot tolerate soggy, wet conditions.
The rebloom of Bloomerang lilac occurs on the new growth the plant creates after its spring bloom. For the best rebloom, it's vital that the plant grows vigorously during late spring and early summer. Do this by keeping it well-watered and mulched and in plenty of sun (six hours a day at least). If you wish to fertilize it, you may do so in early spring, once the ground has thawed, and again in late spring, after it blooms.
If you want to prune Bloomerang lilac, do so immediately after its spring bloom. Never cut it back in fall, winter, or early spring - doing so will remove the spring flower buds. It is not necessary to prune Bloomerang lilac in order for it to rebloom. However, giving it a light trim after blooming does remove the developing seed heads (they look like green bananas, and some people don't care for the way they look on the plant), providing a neater look, and encourages more new growth for reblooming. Trimming after blooming will delay the rebloom by a few weeks compared to an untrimmed Bloomerang lilac.
Like nearly all lilacs, Bloomerang lilac actually requires a period of cold weather in order to bloom well. This is why lilacs are not typically suited to warmer climates. However, they are very, very cold tolerant and thrive in climates as cold as USDA zone 3.
Fun Facts:The botanical name of lilac, Syringa (suh-RIN-gah), is from the Greek word syrinx, which means tube. This is because the stems of lilac contain a spongy pith which can be remove, leaving a hollow tube that has traditionally been used to create pan-pipes.
Bloomerang® Purple Syringa x 'Penda' USPP 20,575, Can 4,071 -
35 Reviews
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JaneMassachusettsUnited States6 min ago
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This plant has not lived up to its description. Planted last year, it bloomed in spring, and I removed the spent blooms for aesthetics. It did not rebloom last year. So this year, after it’s beautiful spring bloom, I decided not to trim to see if that would encourage reblooming. Well, I have one skimpy blossom at the end of scrawny two foot long branches,. The plant looks wild and scraggly. I’m very disappointed and will probably remove it next spring and replace it. I’m very sad as I love lilacs, and thought this would be perfect in my space. I feel it was an expensive loss for me.
LynnMichiganUnited States6 days ago -
The plant bloomed heavily in the spring, but did not rebloom. It looks healthy, but no sign of reblooming.
Debra HorrallOhioUnited States4 weeks ago -
Pretty flowers, this lilac has been easy care and lots of blooms
Jennifer WinshipBritish ColumbiaCanada1 year ago -
It bloomed once, proceeded to die, and hasn’t rebloomed this year. I am unhappy with this.
JenBritish ColumbiaCanada1 year ago -
It bloomed once, proceeded to die, and hasn’t rebloomed this year. I am unhappy with this.
JenBritish ColumbiaCanada1 year ago -
I have had this plant for about 4 years, this year the blooms are abundant and the shrub is nice to look at, the flowers, in my opinion, have no noticeable scent and they certainly don't smell like lilacs of the larger species. I purchased this to have that lilac scent when there is a breeze, disappointed in the lack thereof.
boopsNew YorkUnited States1 year ago -
Bought this rebloomer when it first came out in Home & Gardeen magazine several years ago when I lived near Kansas City, MO. Grew like crazy and after first year getting established, it bloomed all spring, summer and fall. Plant was covered in blooms. Fragrance was fantastic. Just moved to north Texas and have ordered 3 plants. Will see if they do as well in TX as in MO. sour hope so as it drew nothing but great comments from neighbors in MO. Plus I love lilacs and lilac fragrance.
Glenn MeansTexasUnited States2 years ago -
My comment mirrors Tim W from Illinois. took 3-4 years but finally big beautiful blossoms. In my location, southeastern Massachusetts, I have problems with a fungus that attacks certain plants, this was one of them. However, if I spray early and often with fungicide, everything works ok.
p8ryts3 years ago -
Been Watching it die for about 3 months,it did not look the best when we got it but was the only one they had and the girl said take it and try it she thought it would make it. but wrong now i'm out $30.00 and not happy,but this shrub is what I wanted after checking around
Richard HotchkissMichiganUnited States4 years ago
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