Bloomerang Ballet® Lilac (Syringa)
Shrub
- Highly fragrant pink/purple lilac flowers in spring & late summer!
- Mid-size habit makes it easy to tuck in between larger shrubs.
- A deer-resistant shrub that looks amazing spring through frost.
- One of the strongest reblooming lilacs on the market from Proven Winners ColorChoice Shrubs.
- Zones 3-7, sun, up to 3-4′ tall x 3-4′ wide at maturity.
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Description
There's a reason why lilacs have been a staple in your grandmother's garden for decades. You will love how lilac performs in the landscape, looking fresh all year, rain or shine. Use it to make a colorful statement in a hedge or attract bees and butterflies by creating a pollinator sanctuary. There's no need to worry about pruning, as this variety has a naturally tidy habit. Try planting it near paths or walkways to enjoy the fragrance as you pass by.
Details
Common name: Lilac, reblooming lilac
Zone: 3 - 7
Sun exposure: Sun (> 6 hours sun)
Height x width: 3’-4' tall and 3’-4’ wide
Flower color: Pink/purple
Foliage color: Green
Season of interest: Spring
Bloom time: Spring, summer-fall rebloom
Features: Proven Winners, privacy & screening, fragrant, deer resistant, cold tolerant
Uses: Specimen, hedge, perennial gardens, landscaping
How to Grow
Light: Tolerates filtered sunlight but prefers full sun.
Water: Has average water needs. After it’s established, water when there are extended periods without precipitation.
Spacing: 3 - 5'
Fertilizing: Apply a fertilizer formulated for woody, flowering plants once in the spring.
Winterizing: Appreciates a winter mulch in the northern parts of its growing range.
Maintenance & pruning: A light trim is recommended just after spring bloom. This will give the plant a tidy appearance and encourage a more abundant rebloom, although it will delay it a bit. Trimming isn’t necessary to get the plant to rebloom.
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.