Lilac season usually ends with a flush of brown, spent flower clusters and the sense that the show is over until next year. The Bloomerang Pink Perfume lilac is bred to change that.
What Is the Bloomerang Pink Perfume Lilac?
Bloomerang Pink Perfume belongs to the Bloomerang group of lilacs, a set of cultivars known for blooming in spring and then again in summer and fall.
The reason lies in the wood. These lilacs bloom on both old and new wood. The group comes in several colors, and dwarf selections stay under 3 feet.
From the almanac
Lilacs in your state
The dates on this page depend on where you live. Your state's page carries its frost dates, its USDA zones and the year laid out month by month.
Northeast
Southeast
- Alabama
- Arkansas
- Delaware
- Florida
- Georgia
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maryland
- Mississippi
- North Carolina
- South Carolina
- Tennessee
- Virginia
- West Virginia
Midwest
Southwest
West
Pacific Northwest
Canada
Where Does the Bloomerang Pink Perfume Lilac Grow Best?
Like nearly all lilacs, this one needs a stretch of cold weather to bloom well, and it tolerates warm weather through zone 7. Rebloom is best where summers stay cooler or where the plant is sheltered from afternoon heat. That sorts the country into a few broad patterns.
- Upper Midwest and New England (Minnesota, Wisconsin, Vermont): Winters give the cold the buds need, and summers are mild enough for a good second round of flowers.
- Mid-Atlantic and the Ohio Valley (Pennsylvania, Ohio, Virginia): Cold requirements are usually met, though hot afternoons can slow the summer rebloom, so a spot with afternoon shade helps.
- Deep South and Gulf Coast (Georgia, Alabama, Louisiana): Warm winters and long, hot summers make flowering unreliable, and heat tolerance ends at zone 7.
- Pacific Northwest (Washington, Oregon): Cool summers suit the rebloom, provided the soil drains well and does not stay soggy.
The state selector just below this section leads to the page for your state, where you can see what applies to your yard.
How to Care for the Bloomerang Pink Perfume Lilac Through the Year
Spring Bloom
The first flowering arrives in early spring. Plant in full sun with organically rich, moist, neutral to slightly alkaline soil that drains well and gets good air circulation. Feed in early spring when the ground has thawed, which supports the rebloom later.
Pruning After Bloom
If the shrub needs shaping, cut right after the first bloom in early spring. Pruning at other times of the year diminishes the next year’s flowers. Many plants need no cutting at all, so skip it when the shape looks fine.
Summer
A second feeding goes on after the first spring bloom, and it is what pushes the plant toward its later flowers. Keep the soil moist but never soggy, since lilacs dislike wet roots. Powdery mildew may dull the leaves, but it does little permanent damage to the shrub.
Fall
Summer and fall flowers are the point of this plant, so leave the shrub alone while it blooms. Skip any cutting now, because trimming at the wrong time takes away flowers for the following year.
Winter
Cold is part of the plan. A period of cold weather helps this lilac bloom well. Dwarf selections are suitable for large containers.
Bloomerang Pink Perfume Lilac Diseases and Weak Points
This lilac is mostly an easy plant, and the main trouble is cosmetic. Powdery mildew can affect the appearance of the foliage in summer but does little permanent damage to the shrub.
Site problems matter more than pests. Soggy soil and heavy shade both work against lilacs, and heat limits rebloom in warmer zones.
| Threat | How Bloomerang Pink Perfume handles it |
|---|---|
| Powdery mildew | Can seriously affect the look of the foliage in summer but does little permanent damage to the shrub |
| Hot summers | Tolerates warm weather through zone 7, reblooms best in cooler summers or with shelter from afternoon heat |
| Soggy soil | Dislikes it, so good drainage matters |
Heavy shade is another weak point, since lilacs do not flower well without full sun. Plant it where air moves freely around the branches.
Is the Bloomerang Pink Perfume Lilac Right for Your Yard?
It suits a sunny spot with well-drained soil and a winter cold enough to set buds. It fits cottage, sensory, cutting and butterfly gardens. Shady, soggy or very hot sites are a poor match.
- In a cold-winter state, your state page tells you when to feed and prune.
- In a warm state near zone 7, check the page for shade and heat advice before buying.
- Pick the state in the selector above and read the page for your yard before planting.
Common Questions
Can You Grow a Bloomerang Lilac in a Container?
Dwarf selections are suitable for large containers. Check the plant tag to confirm the mature size before buying.
Does a Bloomerang Lilac Bloom More than Once?
Yes. It flowers in spring, then again in summer and fall, because it blooms on both old and new wood.
Why Does a Lilac Fail to Bloom Well?
Look at the winter and the light. Lilacs need a period of cold to flower, and heavy shade or soggy soil also cuts the display.