General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Shrub
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Moderately alkaline (7.9 – 8.4)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 3 -40 °C (-40 °F) to -37.2 °C (-35)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 7b
Plant Height: 24 - 36 inches
Plant Spread: 48 - 72 inches
Leaves: Deciduous
Flowers: Showy
Blooms on old wood
Other: Continuous bloom or rebloomer
Flower Color: Pink
Other: Lilac-pink with dark pink buds
Flower Time: Late winter or early spring
Spring
Late spring or early summer
Summer
Late summer or early fall
Fall
Late fall or early winter
Wildlife Attractant: Butterflies
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: USPP 26,548; Can 5,077

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Trade name information:
Series: Scent and Sensibility™
Trade Name: Pink
Cultivar name: 'SMSXPM'
Common names
  • Lilac

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Location: Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Date: 2023-09-02
Location: New York Botanical Gardens Bronx NY
Date: 2024-05-04
Full shade
Location: My backyard in Allentown, PA
Date: 2017-05-23
Plant newly installed on 23 May 2017.

Photo courtesy of Proven Winners
  • Uploaded by Joy

Photo courtesy of Proven Winners
  • Uploaded by Joy

Photo courtesy of Proven Winners
  • Uploaded by Joy

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