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Virtual Violet Lilac

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$78.99
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  • Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
  • Mature Height 6 - 8 Feet
  • Mature Spread 6 - 8 Feet
  • Growing Zones 3 - 7

Syringa Virtual Violet™ ('Bailbridget'), commonly known as Virtual Violet Lilac is a gamechanger for lilac shrubs. New leaves emerge shades of violet and are shiny. The leaves are deciduous and mature to a lush emerald green color. Magenta-colored buds appear in spring and open into large panicles of purple flowers. The flowers have a lovely fragrance and are excellent for cutting. Both the deep purple stems and smooth gray bark are highly ornamental. 

Virtual Violet is an upright multi-stemmed shrub with a dense growth habit. It reaches 6 - 8 feet high and spreads to 5 - 7 feet wide. It is exceptionally cold hardy down to zone 3 and requires minimal winter care. This lilac would make a lovely flowering hedge or a fragrant accent plant for an entryway or cut-flower garden. The flowers are attractive to butterflies and bees.

Virtual Violet Lilac Care

This shrub blooms best in full sun, with at least 6 hours of direct sunlight a day. It prefers moist, well drained soil, but is not particular about pH level or soil texture. Water deeply during the first growing season to give it a good start, especially on hot summer days. Add a heap of compost around the root zone to keep the roots cool and reduce evaporation. Fertilizing is not necessary, but you can add a slow-release formula in the spring to increase flower production. 

This shrub does not require extensive pruning. It blooms on old wood so prune just after flowering if you would like to reduce its size. You can remove dead or damaged branches any time of the year.

Virtual Violet Lilac Spacing

For mass planting, space these shrubs approximately 7 feet apart on center to allow them to reach their mature width. Space them approximately 5 feet apart if planting a tight hedge where branches from adjacent plants will touch. Virtual Violet does not perform well in containers because of its larger size.

Virtual Violet Lilac Information

USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 - 7
Plant Type:
Light Exposure: Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
Mature Height: 6 - 8 Feet
Mature Spread: 5 - 7 Feet
Spacing: 5 - 7 Feet
Habit: Upright
Flower Color(s): Purple
Flower Description: Light Purple
Bloom Period: Summer
Foliage Type: Deciduous, Herbaceous
Foliage Color(s): Green
Foliage Description:
Seasonal Interest: Spring Flowering, Summer Flowering, Fall Flowering
Watering: Average
Resists: Disease, Pests & Insects
Tolerates: Drought
Attracts: Bees, Butterflies
Container Role:
Uses: Borders, Hedges & Privacy, Mass Planting, Specimen or Focal Point, Wildlife Gardens
Features: Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flowers, Fragrant
Brand: First Editions Plants
Common Name: Virtual Violet Lilac
Other Name(s):
Scientific Name: SYRINGA X `VIRTUAL VIOLET`
SKU:
1231009484-pc

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

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

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

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

#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

#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

#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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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.
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Summer

If there is extreme heat we may delay shipping for a week or several weeks.
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We’ll ship plants out all the way up to the end of the fall planting season!

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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

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