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Extend the bloom season of lilacs with this reblooming variety. Larger than the original Bloomerang®, Dark Purple has larger, more rounded inflorescences. The flowers are very showy and fragrant. It will rest for several weeks after the spring bloom, then flower again from mid-summer to frost.
| Dimensions | 4 × 4 ft |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Syringa 'SMSJB7' PP#26,549, CBR#5076 |
| Zone | 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
| Flower Color | Purple |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Height | 4-6' |
| Width/Spread | 4-6' |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Soil | Moist |
| Bloom Time | Spring; Midsummer to Frost |
| Uses | Containers, Foundations |
| Features | Alkaline soil, Attracts pollinators, Clay soil, Cut flower, Deer resistant, Disease resistant, Fragrant, Reblooming |
Prune to shape after the spring bloom; the reblooms are produced on new growth.
