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Scentara Pura® Lilac Syringa x hyacinthiflora

Exposure
  • Sun
Flower Season
  • Spring
Mature Size
6' 6' 1.8m 1.8m
Height: 4' - 6'
Spread: 4' - 6'
Height: 1.2m - 1.8m
Spread: 1.2m - 1.8m
  • Details

    48 - 72 Inches
    48 - 72 Inches
    48 - 72 Inches
    1.2m - 1.8m
    1.2m - 1.8m
    1.2m - 1.8m

    Features

    Classic lilac fragrance with vigorous, modern-day disease resistance!

    Scentara Pura® is a hyacinthiflora lilac, the most fragrant type on the market. It earns its name from its pure purple flowers and deep, true fragrance. Fresh green foliage resists disease and keeps the plant looking good even when it's not in bloom. Warm climate gardeners should especially take note of Scentara Pura lilac: it requires less chilling than other lilacs, so performs better when winters are mild.

    Top reasons to grow Scentara Pura lilac:

    - Extremely fragrant flowers

    - Disease resistant

    - Better performer for warmer areas than other lilacs

     

    Fragrant Flower
    Disease Resistant
    Resists: 
    Deer

    Characteristics

    Plant Type: 
    Shrub
    Shrub Type: 
    Deciduous
    Height Category: 
    Medium
    Garden Height: 
    48 - 72 Inches 1.2m - 1.8m
    Spacing: 
    48 - 72 Inches 1.2m - 1.8m
    Spread: 
    48 - 72 Inches 1.2m - 1.8m
    Flower Colors: 
    Purple
    Foliage Colors: 
    Green
    Foliage Shade: 
    Green
    Habit: 
    Upright
    Container Role: 
    Thriller

    Plant Needs

    Light Requirement: 
    Sun

    The optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).

    Maintenance Category: 
    Easy
    Blooms On: 
    Old Wood
    Bloom Time: 
    Spring
    Hardiness Zones: 
    2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b
    Water Category: 
    Average
    Needs Good Drainage
    Soil Fertility Requirement: 
    Average Soil
    Soil PH Category: 
    Alkaline Soil
    Uses: 
    Border Plant
    Uses: 
    Cut Flower
    Uses: 
    Good for Screening
    Uses: 
    Landscape
    Uses: 
    Mass Planting
    Uses: 
    Specimen or Focal Point
    Uses Notes: 

    Plant Scentara Pura lilac on its own or as a hedge. Just be sure to put it somewhere that you can enjoy its amazing fragrance!

    Maintenance Notes: 

    Lilacs require well-drained soils - wet conditions will lead to root rot which can kill them. Plant only in areas that are not soggy, and do not add anything to the soil when you plant a lilac.

    Prune after flowering if needed. 

    Scentara Pura® Syringa x hyacinthiflora 'SMNSHSO' USPP 31,119, Can PBRAF
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