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Syringa vulgaris 'Sensation' is a stunning variety of common lilac known for its striking bi-color flowers with deep purple petals and white edges. This deciduous shrub is perfect for adding a touch of elegance and fragrance to garden borders, hedges, or as a focal point in any landscape.
Description:
- Dimensions: Grows to a height of 8-10 feet and spreads about 6-8 feet wide.
- Sun Exposure: Prefers full sun, requiring at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day for optimal blooming.
- Water Requirements: Needs moderate watering; keep soil consistently moist but well-drained, especially during dry periods.
- Hardiness Zones: Hardy in USDA zones 3-7.
- Bloom Time: Blooms in mid to late spring with fragrant clusters of bi-colored flowers that attract pollinators.
- Pruning: Prune immediately after flowering to shape the shrub and promote more blooms the following season. Remove any spent flowers and deadwood as needed.
How to Plant:
- Location: Select a sunny location with well-drained soil.
- Soil Preparation: Amend the soil with organic matter, such as compost, to improve drainage and fertility.
- Planting: Dig a hole as deep as the root ball and twice as wide. Place the plant in the hole, making sure the top of the root ball is level with the soil surface.
- Spacing: Space plants 6-8 feet apart to accommodate their mature size.
- Watering: Water thoroughly after planting and maintain even moisture, especially during dry spells.
Fun Fact: Syringa vulgaris 'Sensation' is renowned not just for its beauty, but also for its fragrance, making it a favorite choice for gardens. The unique bi-color flowers are often used in floral arrangements and are a reminder of the nostalgia associated with lilacs in spring.