Lilac Bloomerang, Dark Purple Syringa 'SMSJBP7' Height: 6 feet Spread: 6 feet
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Hardiness Zone: 3a Group/Class: Bloomerang Series Brand: Proven Winners Description: A dwarf hybrid lilac that's just the right size for the garden, producing a plethora of sweetly fragrant lilac-purple flowers in spring; Prune old blooms so it will re-bloom in the summer & Early fall based on deadheading. Ornamental Features Lilac Bloomerang, Dark Purple is blanketed in stunning panicles of fragrant purple flowers with lilac purple overtones at the ends of the branches from early spring to late summer. The flowers are excellent for cutting. It has dark green deciduous foliage. The small pointy leaves do not develop any appreciable fall color. Landscape Attributes Lilac Bloomerang, Dark Purple is a dense multi-stemmed deciduous shrub with a more or less rounded form. Its relatively fine texture sets it apart from other landscape plants with less refined foliage. This is a relatively low maintenance shrub, and should only be pruned after flowering to avoid removing any of the current season's flowers. It is a good choice for attracting butterflies to your yard. It has no significant negative characteristics. Lilac Bloomerang, Dark Purple is recommended for the following landscape applications; Planting & Growing Lilac Bloomerang, Dark Purple will grow to be about 6 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 6 feet. It tends to fill out right to the ground and therefore doesn't necessarily require facer plants in front, and is suitable for planting under power lines. It grows at a slow rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 30 years. This shrub does best in full sun to partial shade. It does best in average to evenly moist conditions, but will not tolerate standing water. To help this plant achive its best flowering performance, periodically apply a flower-boosting fertilizer from early spring through into the active growing season. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. This particular variety is an interspecific hybrid. Special Attributes Prune within 2 weeks after blooming is done, so you will get more flowers.
