Botanical profile

Syringa × hyacinthiflora ‘Scentara Pura’

Latin name
Syringa × hyacinthiflora ‘Scentara Pura’
Common name
Lilac Scentara Pura®
Type
Shrub
Family
Oleaceae

Syringa 'Scentara Pura®', known as 'Scentara Pura' lilac, is a highly prized ornamental shrub for its abundant spring bloom of intensely fragrant, pure white flowers. Its rounded, dense habit makes it an excellent choice for hedges, borders, or as a specimen plant, where it brings brightness and elegance. Its generous flowering attracts pollinators while offering a refined and classic spectacle. Its dark green foliage remains attractive throughout the season and highlights the purity of the flowers. Easy to grow, Syringa 'Scentara Pura®' prefers full sun exposure and well-drained soil, while offering good disease resistance, particularly to powdery mildew.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 3
Exposure
Sun
Watering
Regular then moderate, avoid waterlogged soil
Fertilization
Compost in the spring if needed
Soil type
Well-drained, neutral to alkaline
Minimum temperature
-40 °C (-40 °F)
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
Spring
Flower color
Violet-purple
Fruiting
Small discreet brown capsules
Foliage color
Green
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Bushy upright
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
8 ft (2.5 m)
Width
2 m (6 ft)
Growth rate
Moderate
Pet friendly
Safe for pets

Pets

Butterflies
Plants that attract butterflies

Butterflies

Deer
Less attractive or generally tolerated by deer

Deer

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