Scentara Double Blue Lilac is a large upright deciduous shrub with dark green foliage that turns purplish in fall. Large panicles of strongly fragrant purple-blue double flowers that bloom heavily from late spring into summer. Best flowering with full sun and rich, moist well-drained neutral soils. Scentara Double Blue has excellent disease resistance.
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Type: |
Shrub |
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Origins: |
S. oblata x S. vulgaris Hybrid |
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Height: |
6' - 8' |
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Spread: |
6’ - 8' |
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Spacing: |
7’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
2 - 8 |
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Culture: |
Full Sun |
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Bloom Color: |
Purple/Blue |
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Season of Interest: |
Spring, Summer, Fall |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. No serious pests or diseases. Does not do well in acidic soils. Overfertilization can reduce blooms.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Groundcover, Foundational Plantings, Hedges, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Giant Hyssop, New Jersey Tea, Joe-Pye Weed
IMAGE: Photoset by Proven Winners, Scentara® Double Blue Lilac
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
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