Botanical profile

Syringa × 'Dark Purple' (Bloomerang®)

Latin name
Syringa × bloomerang 'Dark Purple'®
Common name
Repeat-flowering lilac 'Dark Purple'®
Type
Shrub
Family
Oleaceae

Syringa × Bloomerang 'Dark Purple'® is a reblooming hybrid lilac known for its intense and extended purple-red bloom. This deciduous shrub develops a compact and rounded habit, slightly wider than tall, ideal for flowerbeds, borders, and plantings near the house. Its abundant first bloom in spring is followed by summer reblooming until the frosts, offering an exceptional colorful presence. The fragrant flowers attract pollinators and contrast elegantly with the glossy dark green foliage, which is disease resistant. Easy to maintain and very hardy, Syringa × Bloomerang 'Dark Purple'® prefers well-drained soil and a sunny exposure to maximize its repeated flowering. It is an excellent choice for northern gardens seeking lasting color and compactness.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 3
Exposure
Sun
Watering
Moderate watering
Fertilization
Slow-release fertilizer 14-7-14 or 4-2-8. Fertilize monthly or as directed on the bag. Add Myke at planting.
Soil type
Neutral to slightly alkaline, well drained
Minimum temperature
'-40°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
Spring
Flower color
Purple
Fruiting
Discrete brown capsules
Foliage color
Green
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Dwarf
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
1.2 to 1.5 m (4 to 5 feet)
Width
1.5 m (5 feet)
Growth rate
average
Pet friendly
Safe for pets

Pets

Pollinators
Attracts or supports pollinating insects

Pollinators

Butterflies
Plants that attract butterflies

Butterflies

Deer
Less attractive or generally tolerated by deer

Deer

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