Syringa x Virtual Violet #3
Syringa x Virtual Violet #3
First Editions™ Virtual Violet™ Lilac
Showy, fragrant spring flowers
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With shiny violet new leaves, deep purple stems, raspberry-purple buds and fragrant violet flowers, Virtual Violet? is aptly named. Leaf petioles remain violet well into the summer. The upright, dense habit makes it a great choice for a hedge in smaller spaces as well as a welcome addition to foundation plantings. Attracts butterflies. Disease resistant.
Botanical Name- Syringa x Bailbridget
Pronunciation- sih-RING-gah ex
Foliage- Deciduous
Mature Width- 6 ft
Mature Height- 8 ft
Sun Exposure- Full sun to part shade
Soil Preferences- Average, well-drained
Current Size- #3
Bloom Color- Pink
Bloom Time- Late spring
Companion Plants- Veronicastrum virginicum (tall spires, pollinator magnet)
Fauna Attracted- Bees, butterflies, hummingbirds
Plant Habit- Shrub
- Care Rating- Easy
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin -
Yearly Care Instructions- Prune right after flowering; water deeply in dry spells and fertilize in spring.
Trimming Instructions- Prune after flowering to shape and remove spent blooms.
Fertilization Instructions- Apply a balanced fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14) after flowering in spring; moderate feeding need. Clay soil should be aerated for healthy root development.
Fertilizer Recommendation- Plant-tone
Possible Issues- Lilac borer, powdery mildew
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