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Sensation Lilac
Dramatic, bicolor blooms of purple elegantly tinned in white cover this Sensation Lilac in early to mid-spring, filling the air with their sweet scent. Beautiful as a border shrub or a colorful hedge. Blooms are complemented by heart-shaped foliage. Adds distinctive flair to cut flowers bouquets. Grows 10-15 tall, spreads 10-12.
Shipped in 4" pots. Deer tend to avoid.
Syringa vulgaris 'Sensation'
Zone 5 to 9
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Sensation Lilac Ships In Both Spring And Fall See Shipping Schedule Unable To Ship To: AE AK BC GU HI PR
| Botanical Name: |
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Syringa vulgaris 'Sensation' |
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| Form: |
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Deciduous woody shrub |
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| Sun Exposure: |
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Partial Shade/Full Sun |
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| Height/Habit: |
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Upright 10' - 15' |
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| Spread: |
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10' - 12' |
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| Spacing: |
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10' -12' |
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| Hardiness Zone: |
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4 - 7 (-30 degrees F) |
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| Foliage Type: |
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Slightly bluish-green, glabrous, heart shaped leaves 4" - 5" long. |
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| Flower Form: |
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Enormous, tall, trusses 8" - 10" + of single flowers. |
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| Flower Color: |
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Purple edged in white. |
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| Flowering Date: |
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Early to mid spring. |
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| Planting Requirements: |
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Set at same soil level as in container, firm and water well. |
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| Soil Requirements: |
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Well drained, humus enriched. |
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| Growth Rate: |
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Fast once established, which takes approximately4 - 6 weeks. |
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| Unique Characteristics: |
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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. |
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| Pruning: |
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Only to maintain shape. |
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| Time of Pruning: |
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After flowering |
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| Additional Information: |
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It improves the looks of the plant to remove spent flower heads |
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