Syringa x. 'Virtual Violet'
Lilac
Photo courtesy of Bailey Nursery
- Raspberry-purple buds
- Fragrant violet flowers on purple stems
- Upright, dense habit
- New leaves are a shiny violet
- Mildew resistant
Border or Bed
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Dried Flower/ Foliage
Fragrant
Low Maintenance
Mass Planting
Deer Resistant
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Best planted in well-drained soil
Very hardy
Fertilize with lilac food in late winter and again immediately after blooming
Pruning should be done soon after flowering is complete.
Height: 6-8 ft
Spread: 5-7 ft
Price Level 1: $59.99~#3
Bloom Color: Lavender, Pink
Zone: 3-7
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Mass Planting
- Dried Flower/ Foliage
- Fragrant
- Border or Bed
- Low Maintenance
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
- Partial Sun
Habit:
- Upright
Foliage Color:
- Dark Green
- Purple
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Spring
Season of Interest (Foliage):
- Spring Bloomer
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Songbirds
- Attracts Butterflies
Soil Moisture:
- Moist, Well-Drained