Shrubs
Syringa x 'SMSJBP7'
Bloomerang Dark Purple lilac
Fragrant purple flowers open in spring on a rounded, leafy shrub. After a rest while new growth develops, a lighter repeat display can follow from summer into fall. Plenty of sun and steady moisture support rebloom; optional shaping should follow the first spring flowers.
At a glance
- Sun
- Full sun
- Mature size
- 4–6 ft. tall × 4–6 ft. wide
- Water
- Average; well-drained soil
- Hardiness
- USDA zones 3–7
- Bloom
- Purple; spring, then summer–fall
Sizes & prices
- #10Dark Purple Bloomerang Lilac on$209.99
Catalog updated September 8, 2026. This is not a live stock count; please call to confirm availability and price.
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Landscape use & growth habit
- Use
- Mixed border; ornamental container
- Major issues
- Good air circulation reduces foliage disease; watch for mildew, bacterial blight and borers.
- Form
- Rounded, compact flowering shrub, not a grafted tree standard.
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Fruit / litter
- Seed heads can follow spring bloom; optional light deadheading removes them but is not required for rebloom.
Resistance & tolerances
- Deer
- Resistant, not deer-proof
- Drought
- Maintain moisture in late spring and summer to support new growth and rebloom.
- Wet soil
- Avoid soggy or poorly drained ground.
Resistance is not a guarantee; deer and rabbits may browse any plant.
Pollinators & wildlife
- Attracts
- Butterflies
Seasonal interest
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Fragrance
- Fragrant flowers
Growing & care
- Pruning
- If shaping is needed, trim lightly just after the first spring bloom to preserve later rebloom.
- Soil
- Average, well-drained soil; avoid soggy conditions.
Sources & photo credits
Photo: F. D. Richards / Flickr, CC BY-SA 2.0; resized for web. · CC BY-SA 2.0
Image notes: Bloomerang Dark Purple lilac. Photo: F. D. Richards / Flickr, CC BY-SA 2.0; resized for web.
Reviewed September 22, 2026. Growing conditions vary by location.