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Syringa vulgaris 'Sensation'
Common Lilac, Sensation Lilac
The fragrance of an old-fashioned lilac in bloom is aromatherapy at its finest. European in origin, these tall, open, deciduous shrubs don't look like much when they are not in bloom, but in late spring to early summer they become brag worthy. The cultivar 'Sensation' bears fragrant panicles of purple-violet flowers lined with white that appear along its branches. Next year's flower buds are set shortly after blooming, so all must be pruned directly after their yearly display.
Lilac is easy to grow and does best in full sun and average well-drained soil. 'Sensation' makes a fine feature plant and is especially sweet when planted in masses or as a hedge. Cut its fresh blossoms for fine, long-lasting flower arrangements.
8 - 1
4 - 8
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14
Shrub
Full Sun, Partial Sun
8'-15' / 2.4m - 4.6m
6'-12' / 1.8m - 3.7m
Late Spring
Eastern Europe
Neutral, Alkaline
Well Drained
Clay, Loam
Medium
Average Water
Oval/Rounded
Spring, Summer
Showy
White, Violet, Plum
Bicolor
Brown
Green
Green, Light Yellow, Sandy Brown
Tan, Gray
Yes
No
Single
Matte
Smooth
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border
Butterflies
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