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This dwarf lilac is wider than it is tall, and produces copious dark pink buds which open to soft, lilac-pink flowers. It is very fragrant. It does have repeat flowers through the summer, but is not as strong a rebloomer as the Bloomerang® varieties. It does have a very useful, compact habit and outstanding fragrance.
| Dimensions | 4 × 2 ft |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Syringa 'SMSXPM' PP#26,548, CBR#7702 |
| Zone | 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Height | 2-3' |
| Width/Spread | 4-5' |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Soil | Moist |
| Bloom Time | Spring |
| Uses | Borders, Containers, Foundations, Specimen |
| Features | Alkaline soil, Attracts pollinators, Clay soil, Compact, Cut flower, Deer resistant, Disease resistant, Fragrant |
