Lilac, 8in, Scentara® Double Blue Bylands Nurseries

Tie your shoes tight – the fragrance of this lilac will knock your socks off! There are about 15 different species of lilacs found in nature, and Syringa hyacinthiflora is the queen of them all when it comes to fragrance. And that’s what makes Scentara® Double Blue the most fragrant lilac yet! The cool purple blooms take on a blue tone in the spring sunshine, each one full of petals for a delicate seashell-like effect. This very heavy bloomer exhibits excellent disease resistant and a handsome, appealing shape that will look right at home in your landscape. A Proven Winners® Color Choice® variety.

Attributes

Type: Deciduous Shrub

Growth Habit: Upright
Mature Height: 2 – 2.5m (6 – 8ft.)

Mature Spread: 2 – 2.5m (6 – 8ft.)

Zone: 2

Feature Characteristics: Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds

Ornamental Features

Flower Colour: Blue-purple double flowers from cool purple buds
Flowering Time: May – June
Foliage Colour: Green

Care

General Maintenance: Little pruning is required. If pruning is required, cut back after blooming to promote strong new growth and flower buds to set for the next year.
Light: Full sun
Watering: Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Increase watering before spring bloom.
Soil: It is very adaptable to both dry and moist locations. It is not particular as to soil type or pH.
Fertilizer: Feed in early spring with an all purpose fertilizer prior to the new growth.