We moved into our current home in Liberty Lake, Washington five years ago, when our children were just 1 and 3 years old. It was an exciting time for our family! We knew we wanted to surround our home with the natural beauty of a botanical garden. Our vision was for our children to grow up with a deep appreciation for nature and enjoy all the wellbeing benefits such an environment offers. You should see the garden we created!
Among the many plants our family loves in the garden, the Bloomerang Dark Purple Reblooming Lilac holds a special place. Alongside three other cherished lilacs, each prized for its healing scent and beauty, the Bloomerang stands out. Here are ten reasons why this unique shrub has become such a treasured part of our garden and why it could be a great addition to yours:
1. Fragrant Blooms: The Bloomerang Dark Purple Reblooming Lilac provides a natural aromatherapy experience with its wonderfully fragrant flowers, whose heady aroma lights up everyone's soul.
2. Reblooming Feature: Unlike traditional lilacs that bloom only once a year, this variety blooms in spring and again in late summer to fall, providing extended enjoyment. In our garden, it typically blooms heavily for a couple of weeks in mid-May, takes a break, and then reblooms in July, continuing sporadically until the first frost around early October. Thriving in full sun, this lilac will remain healthy and vibrant, gracing your world with its delightful blooms.
3. Beautiful Color: The dark purple flowers add a striking and vibrant color to the garden, making it visually appealing.
4. Hardiness: This lilac variety is known for its hardiness, capable of withstanding harsh conditions and thriving in USDA plant hardiness zones 3-7.
5. Low Maintenance: Once established, the Bloomerang Dark Purple Reblooming Lilac requires minimal care, making it an excellent choice for busy gardeners and families. We do apply 5-10-5 fertilizer in early spring. You don't need a green thumb to grow and enjoy this shrub!
6. Attracts Pollinators: The fragrant blooms attract butterflies and hummingbirds, contributing to the biodiversity and health of your garden ecosystem.
7. Compact Size: Unlike some larger lilac varieties, this reblooming lilac is more compact, making it suitable for smaller garden spaces and easy to integrate into various landscape designs. Ours is approximately 4 feet tall and equally wide. At maturity, these lilacs can reach heights and widths of up to 6 feet.
8. Disease Resistance: This variety is resistant to common lilac diseases like powdery mildew, ensuring healthy, attractive plants throughout the growing season.
9. Versatile Use: It can be used as a standalone specimen, in a mixed border, or as a hedge, offering great versatility in garden design.
10. Educational for Kids: Engaging in the growth and care of this lilac has provided our children with a hands-on opportunity to explore the fascinating world of plants. When we purchased this young lilac and planted it in our garden, it marked the beginning of an exciting journey of nurturing and tending to a living organism. As our children participate in watering, fertilizing, and ensuring the lilac's wellbeing, they learn valuable lessons about responsibility and patience. They eagerly await the emergence of buds and blooms, witnessing the natural beauty of the lilac as it flourishes in our garden. Moreover, as they observe the lilac attracting pollinators such as bees and butterflies, our children gain a deeper understanding of the interconnectedness of plants and wildlife in the garden ecosystem. This hands-on experience not only educates them about plant biology but also instills in them a lifelong appreciation for nature and the importance of sustainable gardening practices.
As we reflect on the journey of creating our garden sanctuary over the past five years, we're filled with gratitude for the beauty and life it brings to our home. Each plant, including the beloved Bloomerang Dark Purple Reblooming Lilac, holds a special place in our hearts, symbolizing not just growth and beauty, but also the memories and lessons shared with our children. Through the joys of nurturing and witnessing nature's wonders, our garden has evolved into a cherished reflection of our family's values of connection, stewardship, and appreciation for the world around us. We invite you to explore our garden and experience the same sense of wonder and awe that continues to inspire us every day.