Proven Winners® Scentara® Double Blue Lilac (Syringa x hyacinthiflora ‘Scentara Double Blue’)

Proven Winners® Scentara® Double Blue Lilac (Syringa x hyacinthiflora ‘Scentara Double Blue’) is a highly fragrant flowering shrub prized for its rich lavender-blue double blooms and exceptional cold hardiness. Blooming heavily in early spring, this lilac produces dense clusters of fully double flowers that provide a classic lilac fragrance while adding elegant colour and texture to the landscape.

The abundant blooms stand out beautifully against the dark green foliage, creating a dramatic focal point in borders, cottage gardens, and foundation plantings. Compared to traditional lilacs, Scentara® Double Blue offers improved flowering performance and a refined growth habit, making it ideal for modern residential landscapes. Its strong fragrance also attracts pollinators such as butterflies and bees.

In Alberta, this Proven Winners® lilac performs exceptionally well in full sun with well-drained soil. It is extremely cold-hardy and thrives in Prairie climates, making it one of the most reliable flowering shrubs for Canadian gardens. Minimal pruning is required beyond removing spent blooms and shaping after flowering.