Syringa meyeri Flowerfesta Purple
Syringa meyeri Flowerfesta Purple is a reblooming, dwarf lilac producing larger-than-average purple, very fragrant, dense panicles.
Description:
Syringa meyeri Flowerfesta Purple is a reblooming, dwarf lilac producing larger-than-average purple, very fragrant, dense panicles. Lovely as a cut flower. Loves a bit of lime dug into the soil especially when planted. Conservatively listed as zone 5 by the breeders but the species is hardy to zone 3 suggesting that the Flowerfesta series is most likely pretty tough.
Common Name: Dwarf Lilac
Family: Oleaceae (The Olive Family)
Zone Hardiness: 3-9
Light: Full Sun
Height: 2-4'
Width: 2-3'
Primary Bloom Colour: Purple
Secondary Bloom Colour: White/Cream
Class: Deciduous
Type: Shrub
Bloom Time: Spring - Fall
Soil Moisture: Average
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: Yes
Berries:
Benefits: Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Deer Resistant: Yes
BC Native: No
Native Habitat:
Award:
Geogrpahical Origin: Asia and the Pacific - Asia - China and Japan
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