Overview
Syringa 'Bloomerang Dark Purple' is a bushy, clump forming shrub in the genus Syringa, part of the Oleaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Syringa 'Bloomerang Dark Purple' grows best in full sun, and tolerates well-drained soils and neutral and slightly alkaline pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include garden borders, hedging and containers.
About
A compact, reblooming lilac shrub with dark purple, fragrant flowers appearing in spring and sporadically through summer and fall.
About the genus
Syringa is a genus of 12 currently recognized species of flowering woody plants in the olive family called lilacs. They are native to woodland and scrub from southeastern Europe to eastern Asia, and widely and commonly cultivated in temperate areas elsewhere.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Syringa
- Sunlight
- full sun
- Soil type
- well-drained
- Soil pH
- neutral, slightly alkaline
- Soil moisture
- moderate
- Aspect
- East-facing, North-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- sheltered to exposed
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Syringa 'Bloomerang Dark Purple' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- shrub
- Habit
- Bushy, Clump forming
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- garden borders, hedging, containers
- Fragrance
- fragrant
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Syringa 'Bloomerang Dark Purple'
- Cultivation
- Plant in well-drained soil in full sun; water moderately; mulch to retain moisture.
- Pruning
- Prune immediately after flowering to maintain shape and encourage reblooming.
- Propagation
- softwood cuttings, hardwood cuttings, layering
- Pest resistance
- Lilac leaf-mining moth, Privet Thrips, Pigeon damage
- Disease resistance
- Lilac blight, Honey fungus, Phytophthora, Powdery mildews, Bacterial canker
Frequently asked questions
How do I grow Syringa 'Bloomerang Dark Purple'?
Plant in well-drained soil in full sun; water moderately; mulch to retain moisture.
Where is the best place to plant Syringa 'Bloomerang Dark Purple'?
Syringa 'Bloomerang Dark Purple' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered to exposed positions.
What soil does Syringa 'Bloomerang Dark Purple' need?
Syringa 'Bloomerang Dark Purple' grows best in well-drained soil. It prefers neutral and slightly alkaline soil. Aim for soil that stays moderate.
How do I prune Syringa 'Bloomerang Dark Purple'?
Prune immediately after flowering to maintain shape and encourage reblooming.
Is Syringa 'Bloomerang Dark Purple' hardy in the UK?
Syringa 'Bloomerang Dark Purple' has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
How do I propagate Syringa 'Bloomerang Dark Purple'?
Softwood cuttings, hardwood cuttings, layering.
