Dark Purple Bloomerang Lilac

Reblooming Purple Flowers
Fragrant Lilac Blooms
Compact Rounded Habit

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Dark Purple Bloomerang Lilac

Sunlight
Can grow in a range from full sun to partial shade. They need at least six hours of direct, unfiltered sunlight per day.
Watering
Regular watering schedule for the first six months. Once established, rainwater should be sufficient.
Fertilizing
Should not need any extra fertilizer unless your entire lawn and garden have problems and needs regular fertilizing.

Dark Purple Bloomerang Lilac

Dark Purple Bloomerang Lilac is a reblooming deciduous shrub with fragrant dark purple flowers, fresh green foliage, and a tidy rounded habit. It brings classic lilac perfume plus extended seasonal color to sunny borders, foundation beds, flowering hedges, containers, and cut-flower gardens.

Why choose Dark Purple Bloomerang Lilac?

Choose Dark Purple Bloomerang Lilac for classic lilac fragrance with repeat-blooming performance. This variety produces a strong spring flower show, then forms new growth and reblooms from summer into fall when conditions are favorable. Its rich purple flowers, compact rounded shape, and manageable size make it easier to place than many older lilacs. It is especially effective near patios, walkways, entries, and outdoor seating areas where the scent can be enjoyed up close.

Key Characteristics

Botanical Name: Syringa x ‘SMSJBP7’
Common Name: Dark Purple Bloomerang Lilac
Plant Type: Deciduous shrub
Growth Habit: Rounded, mounded, multi-stemmed shrub

Dark Purple Bloomerang Lilac Additional Information

Dark Purple Bloomerang Lilac blooms first in mid to late spring, producing large clusters of fragrant dark purple buds that open to rich purple-lilac flowers. After the spring display, the shrub rests briefly, pushes new growth, and can flower again from mid to late summer into fall. The green foliage provides a clean backdrop through the growing season before dropping in winter.

This reblooming lilac typically grows about 4 to 6 feet tall and wide, giving it enough presence for a specimen while still fitting comfortably into smaller landscapes. Use it in sunny shrub borders, foundation groupings, low flowering hedges, cottage gardens, or large patio containers. Because it can bloom on both older and newer growth, pruning should be light and timed right after the spring bloom. Deadheading spent spring flowers may help keep the plant tidy and encourage the best reblooming display.

Planting & Care

1. Planting: Plant Dark Purple Bloomerang Lilac in full sun with well-drained soil and good air movement. Set the root ball level with the surrounding soil and choose a site with room for its mature rounded form.

2. Watering: Water deeply after planting and keep soil evenly moist during establishment. Once rooted, provide supplemental water during extended dry periods, especially in sunny, sandy, or container-grown settings.

3. Fertilizing: Feed in early spring with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer formulated for shrubs. A light second feeding after the main spring bloom can support healthy new growth and reblooming.

4. Pruning: Prune lightly immediately after the spring bloom if shaping is needed. Remove spent flowers, damaged stems, or crossing branches, and avoid heavy late-season pruning to preserve flower potential.

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FAQs

How big does Dark Purple Bloomerang Lilac get?
Dark Purple Bloomerang Lilac typically grows about 4 to 6 feet tall and 4 to 6 feet wide, forming a rounded shrub for borders, hedges, foundations, and specimen plantings.
When does Dark Purple Bloomerang Lilac bloom?
It blooms heavily in spring, then can rebloom from summer into fall. The best repeat flowering usually occurs with full sun, steady moisture, and light pruning after the first bloom.
Can Dark Purple Bloomerang Lilac grow in containers?
Yes. It can grow in a large outdoor container with drainage, full sun, and consistent watering. Container-grown plants may need extra winter protection in colder climates.

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Lush Foliage
Full Sun
Flowering

Mature Height	Large: Up to 6 ft
Mature Spread	0-5 ft
Growth Rate	Moderate
Botanical Name	Syringa x 'SMSJBP7
Bloom Time	Early Summer
Deer Resistant	Usually
Family	Oleaceae
Flower Color	Blue/Purple
Hardiness Zones	3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Light Needs	Full Sun
Maintenance	Low
Size	#3 Container, #7 Container

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Growing Zones 3-7 Outdoors

(Hardy down to -40)

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