Syringa vulgaris 'Wonderblue'

Also Known As

Syringa 'Little Boy Blue'
Syringa vulgaris 'Wonder Blue'
Little Boy Blue Lilac
Wonder Blue Lilac
Wonderblue Common Lilac

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 5'-6'
W: 5'-6'

planting zones

3a-9b

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Syringa vulgaris 'Wonderblue' plant details

Syringa vulgaris 'Wonderblue' is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In spring and summer blue flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - bright shade and regular - occasional water. Does well in gritty and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Syringa vulgaris 'Wonderblue'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: oleaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 5 FT - 6 FT - wide, 5 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: blue blooms in spring and summer
Uses: basket weaving, cutting garden, dwarf, fragrant, hedge

GROWING CONDITIONS for Syringa vulgaris 'Wonderblue'

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Also known as 'Little Boy Blue', this wonderful 3-5' shrub produces masses of single, deliciously fragrant, sky-blue flowers which are excellent for cutting. Emerald-green foliage on this small mounded shrub lends itself smaller landscapes or large containers. Highly attractive to bees, butterflies and gardeners! Useful for shrub borders, informal hedges and pollinator gardens. S/M

By: Forestfarm

This compact selection, which also goes by the name 'Little Boy Blue', produces clusters of fragrant sky blue flowers on a shrub that only grows 5-6' x 5-6'.