Hardy in Zones 3–7, this new lilac thrives in Colorado's cold winters and it re-blooms!
Bloomerang® lilac is an excellent choice for many Colorado landscapes, combining the fragrance and beauty of traditional lilacs with a welcome second flush of blooms.
With adequate moisture (one inch of water per week if there's been no rain) and mulch during the growing season, it can rebloom from summer into fall. It gets heavy flushes of purple and pink flowers in Spring, then 'boomerangs' to re-bloom from mid-summer straight through frost (although not as prolifically as that first bloom).
For Colorado gardens, Bloomerang is best planted where it receives at least six hours of sun. It doesn't like soggy conditions. It needs prolonged exposure to cold weather to bloom - perfect for where we live!
Prune immediately after the spring bloom as pruning in fall, winter, or early spring can remove the buds responsible for the spring display.
This lilac's fragrance, long bloom period, and appeal to bees and butterflies make it a particularly attractive choice for a refined perennial border or mixed shrub planting. The fact that it is powdery mildew resistant compared to older lilac varieties is a huge win, and it is typically deer-resistant due to its texture and strong fragrance (although deer will eat anything if they're hungry enough or very young and experimenting with new tastes).
IMPORTANT NOTE: Protect new or young shrubs with physical fencing for the first two to three years to allow it to grow (due to our local very high deer pressure, as tender new growth is more vulnerable).
There are three distinct varieties of this lilac:
Plant between now and mid-September, before the ground freezes. The warm soil combined with cooling air allows the plant to establish without heat stress.
Not recommended for containers or large outdoor pots.
With adequate moisture (one inch of water per week if there's been no rain) and mulch during the growing season, it can rebloom from summer into fall. It gets heavy flushes of purple and pink flowers in Spring, then 'boomerangs' to re-bloom from mid-summer straight through frost (although not as prolifically as that first bloom).
For Colorado gardens, Bloomerang is best planted where it receives at least six hours of sun. It doesn't like soggy conditions. It needs prolonged exposure to cold weather to bloom - perfect for where we live!
Prune immediately after the spring bloom as pruning in fall, winter, or early spring can remove the buds responsible for the spring display.
This lilac's fragrance, long bloom period, and appeal to bees and butterflies make it a particularly attractive choice for a refined perennial border or mixed shrub planting. The fact that it is powdery mildew resistant compared to older lilac varieties is a huge win, and it is typically deer-resistant due to its texture and strong fragrance (although deer will eat anything if they're hungry enough or very young and experimenting with new tastes).
IMPORTANT NOTE: Protect new or young shrubs with physical fencing for the first two to three years to allow it to grow (due to our local very high deer pressure, as tender new growth is more vulnerable).
There are three distinct varieties of this lilac:
- Bloomerang Dark Purple: Grows 4–6 feet tall with highly fragrant, deep purple blooms.
- Bloomerang Purpink: A compact option growing 3–5 feet tall with vivid pink-purple tones.
- Bloomerang Ballet: A smaller, midsize habit growing 3–4 feet tall with soft pink flowers.
Plant between now and mid-September, before the ground freezes. The warm soil combined with cooling air allows the plant to establish without heat stress.
Not recommended for containers or large outdoor pots.