Dramatic, bicolor blooms of purple elegantly
trimmed in white, cover this lilac in early to
mid spring, filling the air with their sweet
scent. Beautiful as a border or a hedge. Adds
flair to cut-flower bouquets. Grows 10-15' tall.
Syringa vulgaris ‘Sensation’
Shipped in 4" pot - Full sun to Partial shade - Deer tend to avoid.
Flower Form: Enormous, tall, trusses 8" - 10" + of single flowers.
Flower Color: Purple edged in white.
Flowering Date: Early to mid spring.
Planting Requirements: Set at same soil level as in container, firm and water well.
Soil Requirements: Well drained, humus enriched.
Growth Rate: Fast once established, which takes approximately4 - 6 weeks.
Unique Characteristics: Considered by many to be the most sensational of all hybrid lilacs and the only one with picotee edges to the flowers. The bicolored flowers are striking and the large upright trusses are sensational, creating a spectacle where-ever they are planted. Care-free and hardy, providing armfuls of cut flowers for indoor bouquets.
Pruning: Only to maintain shape.
Time of Pruning: After flowering
Additional Information: It improves the looks of the plant to remove spent flower heads
I purchased this lilac (I have many) all usually take 3 years or more to bloom. I was surprised this one bloomed in second year and is catching up in height to some that are years older than it. Very beautiful flowers exactly like the pic. Lilacs need well drained soil and allot of sun :)
- Saturday, September 26, 2009
Sensation Lilac
Reviewed By:
Lisa (Portland, OR)
It took a year for this to bloom, but now I have beautiful deep purple 'stars' every year. My plant is not very bushy yet as it's still young but everyone loves the color and the pictures I take of it. Exactly as shown, dark purple with white edges make a unique lilac for your yard.
- Sunday, August 09, 2009
disappointed
Reviewed By:
Erica (Henderson, Kentucky)
I planted this lilac a year ago and it has never bloomed. The plant has grown quite a bit from the small twigs it came as, and looks healthy but I was really hoping for at least one bloom like in the picture. I hope that it will bloom next spring.
- Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Slow Grower
Reviewed By:
Loretta (Mount Airy, Maryland)
I purchased this plant in 2008 as a stick. It made it throught the winter. However, it is just over a foot tall and probably has about twenty leaves on it. It didn't bloom this season either. I expected this to have grown much larger this year than it did.
