Scentara® Double Blue Lilac

About Scentara® Double Blue Lilac

Scentara® Double Blue Lilac (Syringa x hyacinthiflora ‘SMNSHBBL’) is a remarkable variety known for its exceptionally fragrant blooms and stunning color. Selected for its knock-your-socks-off fragrance, this lilac showcases very large flower clusters composed of lavender-blue double florets that cover the plant in early to mid-spring. Its attractive rounded growth habit, excellent disease resistance, and hardiness make it a versatile landscape plant for both cooler and warmer climates. Perfect for cottage gardens, borders, containers, cut flowers, and as a focal point in any landscape, its intense fragrance and stunning purple-blue blooms make it a favorite for planting near walkways and outdoor living spaces.

How to Grow Scentara® Double Blue Lilac

Scentara® Double Blue Lilac thrives in full sun and is hardy in USDA Zones 2-8, tolerating temperatures as low as -50°F. This deciduous shrub grows to 6-8 feet in height and width, making it perfect for borders, screening, and mass plantings. The lilac blooms on old wood, so it should be pruned immediately after flowering to preserve the flower buds for the next season.

For optimal growth, plant in well-drained soil with a pH level of 5.6 – 6.2. Moderate watering and good drainage are essential, especially in winter. This variety is deer-resistant, attracts pollinators, and is suitable for alkaline and clay soils. Its dark green foliage provides an excellent backdrop for the vibrant spring blooms.

Add Scentara® Double Blue Lilac to your garden for a season-long display of rich, fragrant blooms. This long-lived and easy-to-grow lilac will bring joy to your garden year after year, enhancing your outdoor space with its vibrant color and delightful aroma.

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