Botanical profile

Syringa vulgaris 'Wonder Blue'

Latin name
Syringa vulgaris 'Wonder Blue'
Common name
Common Lilac 'Wonder Blue'
Type
Ornamental shrub
Family
Oleaceae

Syringa vulgaris ‘Wonder Blue’, commonly known as ‘Wonder Blue’ common lilac, is a deciduous shrub with an upright, bushy habit, prized for its delicate and intensely fragrant lavender-blue blooms. In spring, it produces large panicles composed of single, light blue flowers with lilac undertones, offering a soft and luminous shade rare in traditional lilacs. Its sweet and enveloping fragrance fills gardens and effectively attracts pollinators. The heart-shaped, medium green foliage forms a dense mass ideal for informal hedges, borders, or as a specimen plant near living areas. Very hardy and long-lasting, Syringa vulgaris ‘Wonder Blue’ prefers well-drained soil and a sunny exposure to ensure abundant flowering year after year.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 3
Exposure
Sun
Watering
Moderate, water during establishment, then tolerates slight drought
Fertilization
Compost in spring, avoid excess nitrogen
Soil type
Well-drained, tolerates ordinary to slightly alkaline soil
Minimum temperature
-40°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
Spring
Flower color
Light lavender blue
Fruiting
Uncommon dried fruits.
Foliage color
Medium green
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Bushy
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
10 ft (3 m)
Width
8.2 ft (2.5 m)
Growth rate
Moderate
Vegetable garden and yield

Companion planting, spacing and harvest

Harvest period
TRUE
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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