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Bloomerang® Purpink

Syringa

General Information GROWING TIPS

A lovely shade of purple or pale pink with an incredible rebloom. Great to use as a border plant, in containers, as a cut flower, in landscapes, and mass planting.

Bloomerang® Purpink
Blossom Color Purple
Bloom Season Spring, Summer, Fall
Exposure Sun
Height 36-60 in
Width 24-36 in
Spacing 24-36 in
Container Sizes
Hardiness Zones 3,4,5,6,7
Wildlife Attracted Bees, Butterflies
Wildlife Deterred Deer
Features A lovely shade of purple or pale pink with an incredible rebloom. Great to use as a border plant, in containers, as a cut flower, in landscapes, and mass planting.
Adaptable as a Houseplant No
Bog Plant No
Is Disease Resistant Yes
Drought Tolerant No
Edible No
Erosion Control No
Fragrant Flower Yes
Fragrant Foilage No
Heat Tolerant No
Native to North America No
Salt Tolerant No
Succulent No
Water Plant No
Uses

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.