Bloomerang Lilac

Bloomerang Lilac (Syringa 'SMSJBP7')

Bloomerang Lilac, Syringa 'SMSJBP7', is a reblooming lilac that packs classic lilac fragrance and rich purple color into a compact, easy to place shrub. Deep purple buds open to lavender purple flower clusters in late spring, then with a light trim and good care the plant sends up additional flushes of bloom later in the season. Clean green foliage fills the framework the rest of the year, so even between flowering cycles the plant provides solid structure in borders and foundation plantings. In small gardens, along paths, or near patios, Bloomerang Lilac offers a long lasting, sweetly scented focal point that you can enjoy well beyond the usual lilac season.

Distinctive Features

Bloomerang Lilac typically grows about 4 to 5 feet tall and 4 to 5 feet wide, forming a dense, rounded shrub on multiple stems. Spring brings a strong first flush of bloom on the branch tips, followed by additional waves of flowers on new growth later in summer and sometimes into early fall when conditions are favorable. Compact size and a naturally neat habit mean it usually does not require heavy pruning to look tidy. Medium green, heart shaped leaves provide a classic lilac look and a clean backdrop for the colorful flower trusses, making this variety easy to blend into mixed borders and entry plantings.

Growing Conditions

• Light: Thrives in full sun with at least 6 hours of direct light daily for strong bud set, sturdy stems, and the best reblooming performance.
• Soil: Prefers well drained, moderately fertile soil; adapts to average garden conditions as long as the planting area does not stay wet for long periods.
• Water: Water regularly during the first few seasons to establish deep roots; once established, provide occasional deep soakings during extended dry spells rather than frequent light watering.
• Hardiness: Well suited to regions with cold winters where lilacs are traditionally grown, provided soil drainage is good and roots are not waterlogged.
• Size: Forms a compact shrub about 4 to 5 feet tall and 4 to 5 feet wide at maturity, depending on climate and pruning.
• Growth Rate: Moderate grower that builds its framework over several years and then settles into a steady rhythm of spring bloom followed by repeat flowering through the season.

Ideal Uses

• Small Space Feature: Perfect for town gardens, narrow borders, and courtyard beds where a full size lilac would be too large.
• Foundation Plantings: Tuck under windows, near porches, or along entries where the modest height and reblooming flowers can be enjoyed at close range.
• Walkways and Patios: Plant beside paths, seating areas, or outdoor rooms so you can appreciate the fragrance every time you pass by.
• Mixed Shrub and Perennial Borders: Combine with roses, spireas, salvia, and ornamental grasses to add spring and summer height, scent, and color in a compact footprint.
• Cut Flower Gardens: Grow near cutting beds to harvest fragrant stems from both the main spring flush and later reblooming cycles.

Low Maintenance Care

• Watering: After establishment, water during hot, dry weather with deep, occasional soakings to keep roots hydrated without waterlogging the soil.
• Pruning: Prune right after the main spring bloom by removing spent flower clusters and lightly shaping the plant; a light trim can help encourage the next round of flowers on new growth.
• Fertilizing: In early spring, apply a light dose of balanced, slow release fertilizer or a layer of compost if soil is lean; avoid heavy nitrogen that encourages foliage at the expense of bloom.
• Mulching: Maintain a 2 to 3 inch layer of organic mulch around the root zone to conserve moisture and moderate soil temperature, keeping mulch a few inches away from the stems.
• Seasonal Care: Remove any dead, damaged, or crossing branches in late winter or just after bloom, and monitor for suckers, keeping or removing them depending on how wide you want the shrub to spread.

Why Choose Bloomerang Lilac?

• Reblooming Color: Delivers a strong spring floral show with additional waves of fragrant flowers later in the season instead of a single brief bloom period.
• Compact, Tidy Habit: Manageable 4 to 5 foot size and naturally rounded shape fit easily into foundation beds, walkways, and small gardens.
• Classic Lilac Fragrance: Rich, sweet perfume transforms patios, entries, and seating areas into scented spring and summer destinations.
• Versatile Design Role: Works as a stand alone specimen, a low informal hedge, or a key player in mixed borders wherever you want repeat bloom and scent.
• Reliable Focal Point: With good sun, drainage, and light post bloom pruning, Bloomerang Lilac offers long lasting color, fragrance, and a compact focal point in sunny landscapes and outdoor living spaces.

With its reblooming habit, compact rounded form, and classic lilac fragrance, Bloomerang Lilac is an excellent choice for adding extended season color, scented flowers, and a manageable focal point to sunny borders, foundations, and small garden spaces.