Bring repeat color and classic lilac perfume to smaller spaces with Syringa meyeri 'Flowerfesta® Purple'. This compact, deciduous lilac forms a tidy shrub with fresh green leaves and dense clusters of purple blooms in spring, then often flowers again later in the season. You will love how the fragrance carries on warm days and how the plant stays nicely sized for foundation beds, borders, and patio plantings.

Give it full sun for the strongest bloom, though it will tolerate part shade (expect fewer flowers). Plant in well-drained soil and water regularly during the first season to help roots establish; after that, it handles short dry spells better, especially with a 2-3 inch mulch layer to moderate soil moisture. Mature size is typically about 36-60 inches tall with a similar spread, so allow room for air flow to keep foliage looking its best.

For best performance, prune right after the main spring bloom so you do not remove next season's flower buds. Remove spent flower clusters and, every few years, thin a few older stems at the base to refresh the shrub. This lilac is a great choice when you want a long season of interest, sweet scent near walkways, and a reliable flowering shrub that fits comfortably into small gardens.

Specifications

• Cold hardiness zone: 3-7 (-40 degrees F) - Contact your local extension to confirm hardiness if you are in a fringe zone (we cannot guarantee hardiness in fringe zones)
• Light: Full sun   Part sun
• Growth rate: Moderate
• Mature height: 36-60"
• Spread: 36-60"
• Edible: Yes
• Fragrant: Yes
• Long bloom time: Yes

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