Last week, I walked in the garden near my friend’s house. I saw the Lilac flowers which look attractive and fragrant. Lilacs are large flowering shrubs that are best for the garden. They cover more area than climbing plants. But lilacs come in many varieties, so it can be a bit confusing which is best for you.
Making a comparison between Bloomerang Lilac and Korean Lilac flowers is difficult. Both are good flowering vines but have different characteristics.
Which is more fragrant, and easy to care for, I suggest you by this post. Both Lilac varieties can easily be bought in local nurseries and online stores.
The other name of Koran Lilac is Syringa pubescens subsp. patula ‘Miss Kim’vand the Bloomerang Lilac is Syringa x ‘Penda’.
Table of Contents
- 1. Characteristics of Korean Lilac and Bloomerang Lilac
- 2. Bloom TIme of Korean Lilac and Bloomerang Lilac
- 3. Bloomerang lilac vs Korean lilac care and Maintenance
- 4. Bloomerang lilac vs Korean lilac size and Flowers
- 5. Bloomerang lilac vs Korean lilac pros and cons
- 6. Bloomerang lilac and Korean Lilac problems
- 7. What is the most fragrant type of lilac?
1. Characteristics of Korean Lilac and Bloomerang Lilac
Korean Lilac
Korean Lilac is a compact and deciduous shrub or flowering vine, that can reach up to 9 feet. This species in the lilac family is native to Korea and China. Korean lilacs are broad flowering shrubs which means they cover more area than other flowers. The bloom time of the Korean Lilac is in May. It is a deer-resistant shrub.
| Attribute | Details | Attribute | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Common Name | Manchurian lilac | Bloom Time | May |
| USDA Zone | 3 to 8 | Sun | Full sun to shade |
| Height | 4 to 9 feet | Water | Medium |
| Spread | 5 to 7 feet | Maintenance | Low |
Bloomerang Lilac
Bloomerang Lilac are large deciduous flowering plants. The height of this Lilac’varieity is 3 to 4 feet and 4 feet in spread. The bloom time is from April to May. It required full sun for their optimal growth. Bloomerang Lilac needs water regularly and medium in quantity.
Both Shrubs are easy to care for and need minimal maintenance. Both are fragrant and attract butterflies and hummingbirds.
Here’s the table condensed into four rows:
| Attribute | Details | Attribute | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Common Name | Lilac | Bloom Time | April to May |
| USDA Zone | 4 to 7 | Sun | Full sun to partial |
| Height | 3 to 4 feet | Water | Medium |
| Spread | 3 to 4 feet | Maintenance | Low |
2. Bloom TIme of Korean Lilac and Bloomerang Lilac
The bloom times for Korean Lilac (Syringa meyeri) and Bloomerang Lilac (Syringa x) are:
When we talk about, Korean Lilac, It blooms in the Month of May.
Korean Lilac, The Flowers appear in small clusters. Their flowers are fragrant and attractive during the bloom.
Whereas Bloomerang Lilac flowers bloom in the months of Late April and early May, it is similar to other lilac shrubs.
Bloomerang Lilacs have the advantage of a second bloom in late summer or fall, while Korean Lilacs bloom once in spring and have a compact, rounded growth habit.
3. Bloomerang lilac vs Korean lilac care and Maintenance
The good thing about lilac shrubs is easy to care for and maintain. Once they are established properly in the garden, it does not need much care.
Korean Lilac or Manchurian lilac needs low maintenance which means you can grow it without any issue. It attracts hummingbirds and butterflies during the bloom. I already mentioned that it is a deer-resistant shrub.
Bloomerang Lilac also needs minimal maintenance and care. The water required for their growth is Medium in quantity. Make sure no wet soil or dry soil around the Lilac floers. They can damage the roots of the plants.
Bloomerang easily grows in less moisture and well-drained places. The sun exposure should be full to partial. Also, it can tolerate shade. Also, you can provide organic fertilizer for their growth.
4. Bloomerang lilac vs Korean lilac size and Flowers
Lilac’s flowers bloom in clusters and are small in size. They are fragrant, their fragrance depends on the variety which you grow in your garden.
Korean Lilac
On many websites, the name of the Korean Lilac mentioned is Syringa meyeri or Manchurian lilac. The color of the Korean Lilac is Light purple to Lavender purple. They are small and fragrant. It appears clustered in compact panicles. The individual flowers are smaller than those of traditional lilacs, but they bloom profusely.
Bloomerang Lilac
Typically it appears in Light purple in color. In some places, its color is dark purple. The flowers are similar in shape to traditional lilacs small and tubular.
Korean Lilac and Bloomerang Lilac are purple shades in their flowers and both are fragrant. Korean Lilac appears in densely clustered and has a very delicate, sweet fragrance whereas Bloomerag Lilac is somewhat looser in clusters and re-blooms in late summer.
5. Bloomerang lilac vs Korean lilac pros and cons
When to know about their pro and cons, it help you to choose the best variety for your home. Let me share my experience with Koran and Bloomerang Lilac
1. Korean Lilac
- Korean Lilac are compact shrubs, also you can choose dwarf Korean Lilac for your home if you want small flowering plants.
- The other main thing to nortive, it is strong in fragrance. If you do not like strong fragrance flowers, then you can select bloomerage Lilac for your home.
- It is well suited in the USDA Zone 3 to 5, make sure which is your USDA zone.
- I suggest you use it as a Hedge. It is a good privacy shrub and can cover the home boundaries.
Bloomerang Lilac
The pros and cons of Bloomerang Lilac are
- I mentioned earlier, that Bloomerang lilacs are slightly less fragrant flowering shrubs.
- What I like most about Bloomerage lilac is, that it blooms twice a year. It produces its first flush of blooms in late spring and continues to bloom intermittently throughout the summer
Comparison
I made a small comparison of both bushes, so it is easy to understand through the table.
| Feature | Bloomerang Lilac | Korean Lilac |
|---|---|---|
| Blooming Period | Reblooming (spring + summer/fall) | One-time bloom in late spring |
| Fragrance | Pleasant, but less intense than traditional lilacs | Strong, sweet, classic lilac scent |
| Size | Compact (4-5 ft tall and wide) | Compact (4-5 ft tall and wide) |
| Cold Hardiness | Less hardy, best in USDA zones 4-7 | Limited to the spring bloom period |
| Maintenance | Requires some pruning to encourage rebloom | Low maintenance, needs minimal pruning |
| Visual Interest After Bloom | Extended interest with reblooming | Limited to spring bloom period |
| Disease Resistance | More resistant to powdery mildew | Prone to powdery mildew in some conditions |
6. Bloomerang lilac and Korean Lilac problems
In bloomerang lilac, the problem of Leaf-roll necrosis may occur. The issue you can face during the its growth is Leaf Spot and Powdery Mildew. Powdery Mildew is a fungal disease and one of the most common in the Lilac flowers.
Air circulation is the best way to remove this issue. Also, you can remove the damaged branches and flowers.
Like other lilacs, Korean Lilac can be susceptible to powdery mildew. Also, excessive watering can cause root rot problems in Korean lilacs. Making sure, a well drainage of water can be beneficial for their growth.
7. What is the most fragrant type of lilac?
The most fragrant flower among the lilac varieties is considered to be Common Lilac. Common Lilac is a most demanded variety of Lilac flowering shrubs. The other fragrant varieties are:
1. Charlos Joly
It is one of the best lilac varieties known for its intense fragrance. The color of the flowers is deep purple to magenta-colored flowers.
2. Mme. Lemoine
A white-flowering variety, ‘Mme. Lemoine’ has a very strong, sweet fragrance that many people find particularly appealing.
3. President Grevy
The color of the flower is blue-violet. It is a classic variety of lilac shrubs.
I clearly mention all comparisons between the Korean Lilac and Bloomerang Lilac varieties. Both are deciduous and compact flowering shrubs. The main thing is both are easy to care but Korean lilacs need minimal care after being properly established. They are easily grown in the USA and European zone, also suitable for the Asian region.
Both varieties require occasional pruning to maintain their shape and health. For Bloomerang Lilac, prune after the first bloom to encourage reblooming, while Korean Lilac needs minimal pruning, typically after the spring bloom to maintain shape.
