Sensation Lilac
Syringa vulgaris 'Sensation'
SKU
7216
Desired for its large trusses of purplish-red florets edged in white in spring. Captivating fragrance is a bonus. Branches are erect and open with rich green foliage. Deciduous. Full sun. Moderate grower to 10 ft. tall, 6 ft. wide. Tissue culture.
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3 - 7 Change
Full sun
Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | sih-REEN-gah vul-GAIR-iss |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Moderate growing; reaches 10 ft. tall, 6 ft. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Spring |
| Design Ideas | The intriguing two-tone flowers of this lilac make it a shrub you will want within reach. A lovely perfume only adds to its charm. Plant it at one end of a border or on its own against a wall. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Flower Attribute | Flowers for Cutting, Fragrant, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Purple |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Cottage, Rustic |
| Growth Habit | Erect |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Border, Firescaping/Fire Wise, Hedge, Mass Planting, Privacy Screen, Windbreak, Woodland Garden, Cutting Garden, Urban Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Soil Needs | All-Purpose Plant Food |
| Special Feature | Easy Care, Extreme Cold Hardiness |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Key Feature | Fragrant Spring Flowers |
Thrives in well-drained, neutral to slightly alkaline soils. Needs good air circulation. Water deeply, regularly in the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency; increase frequency again before and during spring bloom period. Fertilize in early spring. Prune after flowering.
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