Light Needs
Mature Height
Mature Spread
Growing Zones
A fragrant lilac that reblooms is one of the most sensible scented shrubs you can have in your garden. Scent and Sensibility Pink Lilac is so much more, too! The dwarf lilac attracts butterflies with its delicate and aromatic pink blooms that can appear from early spring through late fall. Dark pink buds open to reveal soft pink flowers.
Lilacs are known for their easy care, especially considering the color and fragrance the gardener gets in return. This little lilac grows to only 2 to 3 feet tall and up to 6 feet wide, so it's a great choice as a container thriller, especially when placed near any walkway, deck, patio or entryway. Scent and Sensibility Pink Lilac is wider than it is tall, so you also will love planting it to border garden beds or structures in the landscape. The lilac is cold hardy to zone 3 and heart hardy to zone 7, so it's a versatile plant for lots of U.S. regions.
Scent and Sensibility Pink Lilac Care
Plant Scent and Sensibility Pink Lilac in full sun and soil that is moist but drains well. You can prune your lilac for shape after its spring bloom. Add a controlled-release fertilizer in early spring to boost its flower power. Although the leaves drop in winter, they return in early spring, quickly filling out the shrub's mounded form.
Scent and Sensibility Pink Lilac Spacing
Space a row or other grouping of Scent and Sensibility Pink Lilac shrubs 4 to 6 feet from each other. Be sure to consider its widespread and short height in a container design.
Scent And Sensibility Pink Lilac Plant Facts
Growing Conditions
- Hardiness ZonesGrowing Zones
- USDA Zones 3 to 7 (perennial); grown as an annual elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown indoors elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown in containers elsewhere (grown as a seasonal crop)
- Sun Exposure
- Full Sun (6+ Hours Direct Sun)
- Mature Height
- 2-3 Feet
- Mature Spread
- 4-6 Feet
- Growth Habit
- , Mounded
- Water Needs
- Average
Flowers & Foliage
- Flower Colors
- , Pink
- Flower Description
- Pink
- Bloom Time
- Late Spring to Summer
- Blooms On
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Both New and Old Wood
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"Blooms on" tells you which stems produce flowers, which decides when it's safe to prune.
- New Wood: Flowers form on stems that grow this season. Prune in late winter or early spring without losing blooms.
- Old Wood: Flower buds form on last year's stems. Prune right after flowering. Pruning in fall or early spring removes next year's blooms.
- Both New and Old Wood: Blooms on last year's stems and again on new growth, so it flowers even after a hard winter or a mistimed pruning. Prune lightly after the first flush of blooms.
- When to Prune
- Lightly, right after the first flush of flowers
- Foliage Color
- , Green
- Foliage Description
- Green
- Foliage Type
- , Deciduous
- Seasonal Interest
- , Spring Flowering, Summer Flowering, Fall Flowering, 3 Season Interest
Garden Benefits
Plant Overview
- Common Name
- Scent And Sensibility Pink Lilac
- Botanical Name
- Syringa x 'SMSXPM' USPP 26,548
- Brand
- Proven Winners
- Plant Type
- Deciduous
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Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon
Plant Age:
~3-4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"
Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W
Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons
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