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SPECIALTY LILACS

French Lilacs are the "common", traditional homestead type Lilac that is most predominate in the landscape.   There are many other unique and dwarf varieties that grow a little differently than the traditional French types that are worth trying. Some varieties will bloom at different times, or put on blooms throughout the summer.

BLOOMERANG BALLET

BLOOMERANG DARK PURPLE

BLOOMERANG PURPINK

DWARF KOREAN

SCENTARA DOUBLE BLUE

VIOLET UPRISING

VIRTUAL VIOLET

2025 VARIETIES

BLOOMERANG ballet
(Syringa x pubescens)

• ZONE 3
• HEIGHT 3-4'
• SPREAD 3-4'
• SPRING BLOOMS WITH REPEAT IN LATE SUMMER-FALL
• LIGHT PINK FLOWERS
• AVERAGE WATER
• FULL SUN FOR BEST FLOWERS

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BLOOMERANG DARK PURPLE
(SYRINGA X PUBESCENS)

• ZONE 3
• HEIGHT 4-6'
• SPREAD 4-7'
• SPRING BLOOMS WITH REPEAT IN LATE SUMMER-FALL
• DARK PURPLE BUDS OPEN TO LAVENDER PURPLE FLOWERS
• AVERAGE WATER
• FULL SUN FOR BEST FLOWERS

BLOOMERANG PURPINK
(SYRINGA X PUBESCENS)

• ZONE 3
• HEIGHT 3-5'
• SPREAD 2-3'
• SPRING BLOOMS WITH REPEAT IN LATE SUMMER-FALL
• UNIQUE PURPLE PINK COLOR
• AVERAGE WATER
• FULL SUN FOR BEST FLOWERS

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DWARF KOREAN
(SYRINGA MEYERI 'PALIBIN')

• ZONE 3
• HEIGHT 4-5'
• SPREAD 5'
• FLOWERS MAY-JUNE
• LIGHT PURPLE FLOWERS
• AVERAGE WATER
• FULL TO PART SUN
• GREAT FOR SMALL SPACES

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SCENTARA DOUBLE BLUE
(Syringa HYACINTHIFLORA")

• ZONE 3
• HEIGHT 6-8'
• SPREAD 6-8'
• VERY FRAGRANT
• FLOWERS IN MAY
• DOUBLE PURPLE BLUE FLOWERS
• MODERATE WATER
• FULL TO PART SUN

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VIOLET UPRISING
(SYRINGA PATULA)

• ZONE 3
• HEIGHT 4-6'
• SPREAD 4-5'
• BLOOMS HEAVILY IN MAY
• LIGHT PURPLE FLOWERS FADE TO WHITE
• MODERATE WATER
• FULL TO PART SUN

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VIRTUAL VIOLET
​(Syringa 'Bailbridget')

• ZONE 3
• HEIGHT 6-8'
• SPREAD 5-7'
• BLOOMS MAY
• RASPBERRY-PURPLE FLOWERS
• MODERATE WATER
• ​FULL TO PART SUN