Shrubs

Lilac Scentara® Double Blue

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Hardiness Zone 3

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Family Oleaceae

Syringa × hyacinthiflora ‘Scentara Double Blue’, more commonly known as Scentara® Double Blue lilac, is a robust deciduous shrub renowned for its spectacular spring bloom, producing large panicles of double violet-blue flowers, among the most fragrant of all lilacs. Its upright, bushy habit, reaching up to 240 cm in height and width, makes it an excellent choice for structuring flowering hedges, borders, or solitary plantings. This hybrid, particularly resistant to cold (zone 2) and diseases, adapts well to northern climates. Its flowers are highly appreciated by butterflies and other pollinators, reinforcing its ecological interest in the garden. Preferring a sunny exposure and well-drained soil, this lilac also stands out for its reliable growth and limited maintenance, making it a popular choice for both amateur and experienced gardeners.

Syringa × hyacinthiflora 'Scentara Double Blue'

Soil and care

The rightconditions.

Fertilization Compost in the spring if needed

Bloom and dimensions

The completeprofile.

Bloom periodSpring
Flower colorBluish violet
Foliage colorGreen
Foliage typeObsolete
FruitingSmall, discreet brown capsules
Maximum height10 ft (3 m)
Maximum width8 ft (2.5 m)
Growth rateModerate
Hardiness zoneZone 3
Minimum temperature-40 °C (-40 °F)

Its strengths, naturally.

Pet friendly
Safe for pets

Pets

Butterflies
Plants that attract butterflies

Butterflies

Deer
Less attractive or generally tolerated by deer

Deer