Scentara® Double Blue Lilac

Scentara® Double Blue Lilac (Syringa x hyacinthiflora ‘SMNSHBBL’) was selected for knock-your-socks-off fragrance. In early to mid-spring, very large clusters of lavender-blue double florets cover the plant, and the scent carries across the yard, which is why it is a favorite near walkways and outdoor living spaces. This deciduous shrub has an attractive rounded habit, grows 6-8 feet tall and wide, and is hardy and disease-resistant, with dark green foliage as a backdrop for the blooms. Perfect for cottage gardens, borders, screening, mass plantings, containers, cut flowers, and as a focal point. Deer-resistant, pollinator-friendly, suitable for alkaline and clay soils, and long-lived.

May be covered by USPP #29,801 or other patents.

Knock-Your-Socks-Off Fragrance

Scentara® was selected for fragrance above all else, and the result is a lilac with an exceptionally intense scent. Plant it where you will walk past it or sit near it, such as along a walkway or beside a patio, and you will smell it every time it blooms.

Very Large Clusters of Lavender-Blue Double Florets

The flowers are as striking as the scent. Very large clusters of lavender-blue double florets cover the plant in early to mid-spring, and the dark green foliage makes the color pop. They are lovely as cut flowers, and the blooms attract pollinators.

A Tough, Long-Lived Landscape Shrub

At 6-8 feet tall and wide with an attractive rounded habit, this lilac fits borders, screening, and mass plantings as well as containers and cottage gardens. It is hardy, disease-resistant, and deer-resistant, and it works in both cooler and warmer climates. It blooms on old wood, so prune immediately after flowering to protect next year’s flower buds.

Why Gardeners Choose Scentara® Double Blue Lilac

• Selected for knock-your-socks-off fragrance: intensely scented, lavender-blue blooms
• Very large clusters of double florets: covering the plant in early to mid-spring
• Attractive rounded habit: 6-8 feet tall and wide, with dark green foliage
• Excellent disease resistance and deer-resistant: long-lived and easy to grow
• Versatile: cottage gardens, borders, screening, containers, and cut flowers

Photo courtesy of Proven Winners ColorChoice Shrubs