Scentara Double Blue Lilac (Syringa)

(Lilac) The most fragrant lilac in our collection, Scentara Double Blue! If you are looking for lilacs that are larger than our compact Bloomerang Lilac look to add Scentara Double Blue to your landscape. Standing 6-8 feet tall and spreading up to 10 feet wide Lilac Scentara Double Blue is the size of the old-fashioned lilacs. What sets this lilac apart is that it has better mildew resistance than older varieties. The thick dark green foliage is a wonderful backdrop to the large clusters of blooms. Lilac Scentara Double Blue features huge flower heads made up of double purplish blue flowerettes. The fragrance is like none other. Hardy down to zone 2, Scentara Double Blue like to be grown in full sun locations with good drainage. Lilac can tolerate clay conditions. Enjoy the sweet scent of lilacs by trimming a few branches for a vase to set on your table. Lilacs are a long lived, deer resistant shrub that make a great border, hedge, or foundation plant. Perfect for a cutting garden as well. Lilac Scentara blooms off of old growth, so if pruning is needed, we recommend doing so after the plant is done blooming. Lilac Scentara Double Blue is a Proven Winners ColorChoice Flowering Shrub.