Syringa 'Boomerang Dark Purple'
Syringa 'Boomerang Dark Purple' is a compact reblooming lilac that produces rich dark purple flowers with a classic sweet fragrance in spring and again through summer into fall. Its manageable size and repeat flowering habit make it a reliable choice for adding color and scent to smaller landscapes and foundation plantings.
Height & Spread: 4 - 6 ft x 4 - 6 ft
Bloom Time: Spring with repeat bloom through summer and fall
Light Requirements: Full sun
Soil Preference: Average well drained soil
Watering Needs: Moderate; prefers consistent moisture during establishment
Deer Resistance: Deer resistant
Native Status
This lilac is a cultivated hybrid and is not native to North America. It was selected for compact growth, strong fragrance, and reliable reblooming performance.
WILDLIFE & INSECTS
Butterflies
- Attracts Swallowtails, Painted Ladies, and other nectar seeking butterflies during both spring and repeat bloom cycles.
Bees
- Supports native bees and bumblebees which forage for nectar from the fragrant flower clusters.
Hummingbirds
- Occasionally visited by hummingbirds which are drawn to the abundant blooms during peak flowering periods.
Spacing & Landscape Use
Spacing Recommendations
- Space 4 - 6 ft apart to allow for full branching and air circulation.
Landscape Placement
- Ideal for foundation plantings, mixed shrub borders, and patio areas where its fragrance and repeat blooms can be enjoyed throughout the growing season.
Companion Plants
- Hydrangea paniculata 'Little Lime' (Panicle Hydrangea) - Provides soft green to pink blooms that complement the rich purple tones.
- Spiraea japonica 'Magic Carpet' (Japanese Spirea) - Adds low mounded form and vibrant foliage color beneath the shrub.
- Lavandula angustifolia 'Munstead' (Lavender) - Brings fragrance and fine texture that pairs well in sunny plantings.
- Perovskia atriplicifolia (Russian Sage) - Offers airy lavender blue flowers that echo the lilac tones.
- Salvia nemorosa 'Caradonna' (Meadow Sage) - Adds vertical spikes and extended bloom for seasonal continuity.