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Highly popular, award-winning Syringa vulgaris ‘Sensation’ (Lilac) is an upright, deciduous shrub noted for its unusual bicolor flowers. Sweetly scented, they form large, pyramidal panicles of purplish red florets adorned with white edges.
In midspring this unique cultivar bears slightly fragrant, single purple blossoms with distinct white margins. It forms a shrub 12 feet high by 8 feet wide. Noteworthy Characteristics Lilac flowers are beloved for bouquets, and when in bloom, hummingbirds and butterflies are drawn to them.
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It is particularly noted for its mid to late spring (May) bloom of very fragrant, tubular, 4-lobed, lilac to purple flowers (each to 1/3” long) which bloom in large conical to narrow-pyramidal panicles (to 6-8” long).
The sophisticated Sensation Lilac, or Syringa Vulgaris Sensation, grows lovely purple-red florets with eye-catching white outlines on each petal. With contrasting heart-shaped, deep green foliage, the flowers stand out and easily attract the attention of both butterflies and hummingbirds.
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Sensation Lilac. Family: Oleaceae (Olive Family) 46. Genus: Syringa (Lilac Tree Lilac) 16. Plant Type: Shrub 492. Deciduous / Evergreen: Deciduous 807. Flowers: Purple;white (Extremely fragrant, 8" long panicles of deep purple to wine flowers with white edges; May) View More Details. Additional Information.
Apr 27, 2024 · Name: Syringa vulgaris ‘Sensation’ aka Sensation Lilac. Type of Plant: This shrub is the old fashioned, large growing lilac, with big blooms and a delightful fragrance. Why I Love this Plant: ‘Sensation’ is different from other lilacs in that the flowers are a violet purple that is edged in white.
Plant types. Plant styles. Planting conditions. Seasonal interest. Nurseries & Gardens. Buy Syringa vulgaris 'Sensation' Also Known As. Sensation Common Lilac. Plant type. shrub. size. H: 8'-15' W: 6'-12' planting zones. 3a-9b. 1 gallon bagged root ball | $19. Ships UPS, flat charge based on order total. 30 at Gossler Farms. More Options.
