Scentara Double Blue Lilac is a large upright deciduous shrub with dark green foliage that turns purplish in fall. Large panicles of strongly fragrant purple-blue double flowers that bloom heavily from late spring into summer. Best flowering with full sunand rich, moist well-drained neutral soils. Scentara Double Blue has excellent disease resistance.
Type:
Shrub
Origins:
S. oblata x S. vulgaris Hybrid
Height:
6' - 8'
Spread:
6’ - 8'
Spacing:
7’
USDA Hardiness Zone:
2 - 8
Culture:
Full Sun
Bloom Color:
Purple/Blue
Season of Interest:
Spring, Summer, Fall
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. No serious pests or diseases. Does not do well in acidic soils. Overfertilization can reduce blooms.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings,Borders, Woodland Gardens, Groundcover, Foundational Plantings, Hedges, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Giant Hyssop, New Jersey Tea,Joe-Pye Weed