September 17, 2009

Bloomerang is a reblooming lilac,with fragrant flowers, that blooms in spring and then again throughout the summer. This lilac currently in our test garden is reblooming although the plant is not as vigorous as we would like to see it. Harsh conditions and little protection require that plantings be very hardy in our Zone 5 open field.
Some characteristics of this lilac: attracts hummingbirds, great cut flower, landscape plant, fragrant and deer resistant.
Plant in full sun, with average soil, flowers are blue lavender, foliage green, grows from 48" to 60" tall, space 60 to 72" apart, can be used in containers to add height.

Proven Winners suggests that to encourage reblooming you promptly remove spent blooms in spring. You can also prune to shape after blooming if needed. Flower production may decline during very hot summers but will resume when temperatures cool in the fall.






High Temperature:
Actual: 15°C mainly sunny Wind N12km/h P.O.P.0%
Average: 21°C
Record: 32°C in 1948

Low Temperature:
Actual: 4°C partly cloudy Wind WNW16km/h P.O.P.0%
Average: 9°C
Record: -1°C in 1973

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