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Bloomerang(R) Dark Purple Reblooming Lilac (Syringa × 'SMSJBP7' uspp 26549) — reference photo

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Bloomerang(R) Dark Purple Reblooming Lilac

Syringa × 'SMSJBP7' uspp 26549

In USDA zones 7b–8a around Raleigh, Durham, and Cary, Bloomerang(R) Dark Purple Reblooming Lilac is a shrub used in Triangle yards when mature size, sun, and drainage fit the bed. Piedmont clay rewards a wide planting hole, a slightly high crown, and steady first-season water. Fall planting is the usual window here; water through the first summer no matter the calendar.

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Key facts for the Triangle

Botanical name
Syringa × 'SMSJBP7' uspp 26549
Common name
Bloomerang(R) Dark Purple Reblooming Lilac
Plant type
Shrubs
Group
Other Families
Hardiness here
USDA 7b–8a (Raleigh–Durham Triangle)
Light
Match the site; confirm hours of direct sun
Water
Deep, consistent water while establishing
Soil
Well-drained
Leaf habit
See overview
Best planting window
Fall (October–November) in the Piedmont; spring after frost as backup

Overview

Bloomerang(R) Dark Purple Reblooming Lilac is a shrubs selected for landscape use where its mature habit, ornamental traits, and site preferences fit the planting area.

Common questions

Is Bloomerang(R) Dark Purple Reblooming Lilac a good plant for Raleigh and the Triangle?

Yes—when the site matches its light and drainage needs. Bloomerang(R) Dark Purple Reblooming Lilac is used in Raleigh, Durham, and Cary landscapes in USDA zones 7b–8a. Confirm mature width, overhead wires, and how wet the Piedmont clay stays after storms before you plant.

When should I plant Bloomerang(R) Dark Purple Reblooming Lilac in North Carolina?

Fall (October–November) is the safest window for Bloomerang(R) Dark Purple Reblooming Lilac in the Piedmont: soil is still warm, air is cooler, and roots can grow before summer. Spring after the last frost works if you can water deeply through the first hot season.

Will Bloomerang(R) Dark Purple Reblooming Lilac grow in Piedmont clay?

It can, with careful planting: wide hole, crown slightly above grade, and no water sitting on the root flare. Heavy, poorly drained clay is the usual failure mode—not summer heat alone.