- Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
- Height 4 - 6 Feet
- Width 4 - 6 Feet
- Growing Zones 2-8
There are few flowering shrubs that are as iconic as the lilac, which rivals the rose alone for its color and fragrance. Scentura Pura Lilac is a hybrid lilac bred to resist the diseases that can plague lilacs and still deliver on the abundant blooms, beautiful light purple color and that scent that say springtime is here to many gardeners throughout the country. Once known as a shrub primarily for Northern gardeners due to its long chilling hour requirement, this new hybrid will make Southern gardeners rejoice as it is hardy from Zone 2 to 8, from the tip of Maine down to the Panhandle of Florida and westward. All regions of the United States except for the very hottest climates can now enjoy the beautiful fragrance and color.
Native to Europe and Eastern Asia, Syringa hyacinthiflora has been widely cultivated throughout the world as a naturalized shrub that graces many landscapes. It is a woody shrub, a veritable tree at times. It is a part of the olive family and is the most fragrant variety of lilacs the world over. Scentura Pura is a deciduous shrub, growing up to 6 foot tall and wide, and retains every bit of the charm of its parent plant, and is sized perfectly for today’s home landscapes and urban developments. It blooms 7 to 10 days earlier than the common lilac and has none of its troublesome plant disease tendencies. It will not produce viable seed so will not take over your landscape with myriads of suckers to be dealt with. A win-win for home gardeners everywhere!
Scentara Pura® Lilac Care
Choose your planting site for your lilac carefully, and aim for at least 6 hours of sun which will promote lots of blooms. A neutral to alkaline soil is needed, as well as a well draining soil. Lilacs grow naturally in native habitats on woodland edges where the sun meets the shadow, and in the scrub meadowlands in bright sunlight. Both habitats have well draining soil in common as lilacs will not tolerate soggy soil.
Dig your hole twice the size of the root ball and amend your native soil with perlite, peat moss or vermiculite if it is heavy and compact. Lilacs typically do not need fertilizer so top dress with some well composted organic material at the most and it will do just fine. Water only when naturally occurring rain is less than 1 inch per week. Other than pruning out any dead or damaged branches, you should not need to prune your lilac. Deadheading is not needed, but if you want to remove dried bracts or any seed clusters that may be produced, do so right after the flower is spent as lilacs only bloom on old wood the following spring. Most regions will not need winter mulching as the plant needs adequate chill time to produce flowers the next spring.
Scentara Pura® Lilac Spacing
Mass plant these beautiful compact lilac hybrids for maximum effect or single them out for a stand alone specimen. Space these out 48 - 72 inches apart, center on center. Either way be sure to place them where you can enjoy the site and the fragrance of this beautiful shrub this spring.
Scentara Pura® Lilac Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 2-8 |
| Plant Type: Shrub |
| Sunlight Exposure: Full Sun |
| Mature Height: 4 - 6 Feet |
| Mature Width: 4 - 6 Feet |
| Plant Spacing: 4 - 6 Feet |
| Growth Habit: Upright |
| Flower Color(s): Purple |
| Seasonal Interest: Spring |
| Foliage Type: Deciduous |
| Foliage Color(s): Green |
| Resists: Deer, Disease |
| Tolerates: Heat |
| Features: Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Low Maintenance |
| Uses: Border Plant Cut Flower Good for Screening Landscape Mass Planting Specimen or Focal Point |
| Plant Brand: Proven Winners |
| Botanical/Scientific Name: Syringa x hyacinthiflora 'SMNSHSO' USPP 31,119, Can PBRAF |
- SKU:
- SYRSP
Container Sizes
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.
4.5" Pot
Also Known As:
4.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
1.42 quarts
Quart Pot
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
2.5 Quart
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
#1 Pot
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
#2 Pot
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
#3 Pot
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
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Plant Addicts always guarantees your plant(s) will arrive happy & healthy. However, plant(s) are being shipped through the mail & sometimes accidents happen. If the plant is dead, has dried out roots or the incorrect item was shipped, just notify Plant Addicts within 3 days upon delivery. We may ask for pictures but will try to make it as easy as possible for you. Please note, plant(s) with damaged branches or wilted leaves will not qualify for this guarantee. Plants are very resilient and will rebound quickly when cared for correctly.
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Plant Addicts Warranty - 1 Year (Extra Purchase Required)
We encourage all plant lovers to purchase the Plant Addicts Warranty, whether you're a new gardener or an expert. There are many variables outside of anyone's control that can cause a plant to die. Hungry animals, drought, poor soil conditions, over watering, diseases & pests are all good examples of what can cause plants to die. The Plant Addicts Warranty is a 1 year warranty protecting you from all of the unknowns and will replace your plant if something were to happen to it.
The warranty is purchased on a per plant basis and must be purchased at the same time as the plant(s). We will cover 100% of the price of the plant, but the warranty does not cover shipping costs. SImply let us know if your plant has died within 1 year of receiving it and we will get you a new one shipped out as soon as possible (depending on the time of the year and availability). We may ask for photos for documentation purposes, but we try to make the process as easy as possible.
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Plant Shipping
Below are some factors we consider when determining when to ship the plants depending on the timing of the order.
Winter to Early Spring
We ship only when it's warm enough to plant in your growing zone.
Sometimes plants aren't completely ready to sell and ship in early spring. We will wait until the plants are ready before shipping so you don't get a subpar product.
For Southern plants we will be able to ship much earlier than plants coming from our northern nursery.
Summer
If there is extreme heat we may delay shipping for a week or several weeks.
We review what areas the plants are traveling through as well as your location.
Fall into Winter
We’ll ship plants out all the way up to the end of the fall planting season!
Winter
Get your order in early to reserve your plants for Spring planting!
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Planter Shipping
Standard Colors: 2-3 business days
Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice
Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations