Virtual Violet® Lilac
Syringa
Rich color and classic fragrance make Virtual Violet® Lilac a standout in the spring garden. Raspberry-purple buds open to fragrant violet flowers that brighten the landscape while filling the air with the beloved lilac scent.
This variety offers interest beyond bloom time. New leaves emerge with violet edges and are carried on deep purple stems that remain colorful well into summer. With a dense, upright habit and clean, mildew-resistant foliage, Virtual Violet® is an excellent choice for hedges, foundation plantings, and fragrant garden borders.
🌸 Why You’ll Love It
Fragrant violet spring flowers
Raspberry-purple buds and purple stems for added interest
Mildew-resistant foliage
Dense, upright habit ideal for hedges
Excellent pollinator plant
🌿 Shrub Details
Bloom Time: Spring
Flower Color: Light violet-purple
Foliage: Dark green with violet-tinged new growth
Habit: Upright, dense
Light Requirement: Full sun
Soil: Average, well-drained
Hardiness Zones: 3–7
Heat Zone: 7
📏 Size
Mature Height: 6–8 ft
Mature Width: 5–7 ft
🌼 Landscape Uses
Hedges and privacy screens
Foundation plantings
Mixed shrub borders
Fragrance gardens
Cut flower gardens
✔ Garden Benefits
Fragrant blooms
Pollinator friendly
Drought tolerant once established
Clean foliage with good mildew resistance
💡 Garden Tip:
Prune lilacs immediately after flowering if shaping is needed. Because they bloom on old wood, pruning later in the season may remove next year’s flower buds.