The Bloomerang® group encompasses lilac cultivars noted for their capacity to bloom in the spring, then again in the summer and fall. Several colors are available in the group, as well as dwarf (under 3 feet) selections. Lilacs are members of the olive family (Oleaceae). Bloomerang® lilacs perform best in organically rich, moist, neutral to slightly alkaline soils with good drainage and good air circulation. They should be planted in full sun. As with other lilacs, they dislike soggy soil, or heavily shaded conditions. Bloomerang® lilacs bloom on both old and new wood. If pruning is necessary, do so immediately after the first bloom in early spring. Pruning at other times of the year will diminish the floral display in the following year. To promote rebloom, fertilize in early spring when the ground has thawed and again after the initial spring bloom. Like nearly all lilacs, Bloomerang® lilacs require a period of cold weather in order to bloom well. They will tolerate warm weather through zone 7 but will rebloom best in cooler summers or sheltered from the afternoon heat. Bloomerang® lilacs are suitable for Asian, cottage, children’s, sensory, cutting or butterfly garden. Dwarf selections are suitable for large containers. Insects, Diseases, and Other Plant Problems: Insect pests include scales, borers, leaf miners, thrips, and caterpillars. Powdery mildew can seriously affect the appearance of the foliage in the summer but does little permanent damage to the shrub.
Curated pairwise relationships between this plant and others in the library — who feeds
whom, who competes, who confuses the pests. Green reads as a good pairing, red as one to avoid.
No curated interactions recorded for this species yet.
Also noted by NC State
Related species the NC State Plant Toolbox flags for this plant — look-alikes to tell
apart, and plants that play a similar role in a planting. Ones we carry in the library are linked.
Fills a similar nicheBuddleja Lo & Behold® 'Blue Chip Jr.'Hydrangea paniculata 'Limelight'Syringa persica
Full plant profile
Growing Conditions
Plant type
Perennial; Shrub
Life cycle
Perennial; Woody
USDA zones
3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b
Light
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day) | Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
Soil texture
High Organic Matter; Loam (Silt)
Soil pH
Alkaline (>8.0); Neutral (6.0-8.0)
Soil drainage
Good Drainage | Moist
Available space
3 feet-6 feet
NC region
Mountains
Mature size
Height: 4 ft. 0 in. - 5 ft. 0 in. | Width: 4 ft. 0 in. - 5 ft. 0 in.
Growth rate
Medium
Maintenance
Low
Canopy layer
3 - Shrub (3-15 ft)
Form & Appearance
Habit / form
Arching; Dense; Mounding
Foliage
Deciduous
Leaf color
Green
Leaf type
Simple
Leaf arrangement
Opposite
Leaf shape
Elliptical; Ovate
Leaf margin
Entire
Leaf size
1-3 inches long, 1-3 inches wide
Hairs present
No
Fall color
Insignificant
Flower color
Pink; Purple/Lavender
Flower value
Fragrant; Good Cut; Long Bloom Season; Showy
Flower form
Panicle
Flower shape
Cross; Trumpet; Tubular
Flower size
< 1 inch
Flower detail
Fragrant purple-pink flowers arranged in dense, terminal clusters
Bloom time
Spring; Summer
Fruit color
Brown/Copper
Fruit type
Capsule
Fruit size
< 1 inch long, < 1 inch wide
Wildlife & Ecology
Native status
Unknown
Wildlife value
Attracts hummingbirds and butterflies
Attracts
Butterflies; Hummingbirds
Play value
Attractive Flowers; Attracts Pollinators; Colorful; Easy to Grow; Fragrance; Screening
Food & Medicine
Fruit type
Capsule
Landscape Use
Landscape location
Container; Patio; Recreational Play Area; Small Space; Walkways; Woodland
Landscape theme
Butterfly Garden; Cottage Garden; Cutting Garden; Garden for the Blind; Pollinator Garden
Design feature
Accent; Border; Foundation Planting; Mass Planting; Screen/Privacy; Small groups; Specimen