Wonderblue Lilac
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Shipping
To obtain a more accurate shipment time-frame, simply enter your zip code in the “Find Your Growing Zone” box to the right. Our plants are grown all over the country and lead time on items may be different because of this. Once your order is placed, you will also receive the specific shipment time-frame information as part of your order confirmation. Once an item ships, you will receive shipment notification and tracking numbers, so you can follow along while your plant travels to your doorstep. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion.
Due to winter weather we have put a hold on shipping to the areas shown below in grey. You can still order now and we will ship the plant to you during an appropriate time for your zone.
Standard Shipping Rates
At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.
| From | To | S&H |
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| $0 | $19.99 | $24.99 |
| $20 | $49.99 | $29.99 |
| $50 | $69.99 | $34.99 |
| $70 | $99.99 | $39.99 |
| $100 | $129.99 | $44.99 |
| $130 | $149.99 | $48.99 |
| $150 | $150+ | Approx 28% |
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Buying Options for Plants
Nature Hills sells a large variety of plants with several options available. Plants are offered in both potted containers and as dormant bare root without soil. Here is a helpful resource to understand your options as you create a beautiful landscape with help from Nature Hills.
Ever wonder what a larger plant will mean for your landscape? Container Sizes are really all about the age of the plant!
Seasonally, Nature Hills offers hand selected, high quality bare root trees, shrubs and perennials. Bare root plants are sold by height from the top of the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may be taller than the height minimums.
- Popular sizes of select trees are 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, etc.
- Popular sizes of select bare root plants is 1 foot, 18 inches, etc.
Nature Hills Container Size by Volume
Keep in mind, specific varieties and different growing conditions can affect the rate at which plants grow. Variations in size may occur.
| Young Plants to 18 Months | ||
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| Size | Volume | |
| 2"x2"x3" | Ranges from | .18 to .21 dry quarts / .198 to .23 dry liters in volume |
| 4.5" Container | Equal to | .65 dry quart / .72 dry liter in volume |
| Sprinter Pot | Equal to | .63 dry quart / .69 dry liter in volume |
| 4" Container | Ranges from | .31 to .87 / .35 to .96 dry liter in volume |
| 6" Container | Equal to | 1.4 dry quarts / 1.59 dry liters in volume |
| 1 Quart | Equal to | 1 dry quart / 1.1 dry liter in volume |
| 5.5" Container | Equal to | 1.89 of a dry quart / 2.08 dry liters in volume |
| 4"x4"x5" | Ranges from | .8 to 1.1 dry quarts / .88 to 1.2 dry liters in volume |
| 4"x4"x6" | Ranges from | 1.0 to 1.3 dry quarts / 1.1 to 1.41 dry liters in volume |
| 4"x4"x9" | Ranges from | 1.1 to 2.1 dry quarts / 1.2 to 2.3 dry liters in volume |
| 4"x4"x10" | Ranges from | 1.7 to 2.3 dry quart / 1.87 to 2.53 dry liters in volume |
| Plants 18 Months - 2.5 Years Old | ||
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| Size | Volume | |
| 2 Quart | Equal to | 2 dry quarts / 2.2 dry liters in volume |
| #1 Container | Ranges from | 2.26 to 3.73 dry quarts / 2.49 to 4.11 dry liters in volume |
| 5"x5"x12" | Equal to | 3.5 to 4.3 dry quarts / 3.85 to 4.74 dry liters in volume |
| Plants 2 - 4 Years Old | ||
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| Size | Volume | |
| #2 Container | Ranges from | 1.19 to 1.76 dry gallons / 5.24 to 7.75 dry liters in volume |
| #3 Container | Ranges from | 2.32 to 2.76 dry gallons / 10.22 to 12.16 dry liters in volume |
| Plants 3 - 5 Years Old | ||
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| Size | Volume | |
| #5 Container | Ranges from | 2.92 to 4.62 dry gallons / 12.86 to 20.35 dry liters in volume |
| #6 Container | Ranges from | 5.25 to 6.01 dry gallons / 23.12 to 26.42 dry liters in volume |
| #7 Container | Ranges from | 5.98 to 6.08 dry gallons / 26.34 to 26.78 dry liters in volume |
Plant Highlights
Wonderblue Lilac highlights at a glance!
Plant Highlights
Plant Highlights
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Botanical Name
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Growing Zones
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Mature Height
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Mature Spread
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Moisture
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Soil
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Growth RateMedium
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Pollinator Friendly
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Pollinator Required
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Fragrant
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Pruning Time
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Bloom PeriodLate Spring
Growing Zones 3-7
Craving that Lilac scent but don't have the room for a standard size variety? Try this cute, compact semi-dwarf variety on for size. Wonderblue Lilac (Syringa vulgaris 'Wonderblue') features excellent icy lavender-blue flowers with a clear blue overcast! Those unique lavender blue flowers will spread their yummy scent all over the yard! No wonder Wonderblue's popularity has skyrocketed since it was introduced!
Hummingbirds and butterflies will appreciate the nectar source, and you'll love the single sky-blue flowers which cover the plant in the late spring. The fragrant blooms are excellent for cutting. Be sure to include these sturdy, sweet blooms in cut flower displays. Enjoy the fragrant burst of these astounding flowers in beautiful homegrown floral arrangements.
With more compact branching, Wonderblue also grows a bit slower than other varieties. It will stay tidy and pretty for you, with a well-balanced rounded growth habit.;
Wonderblue is a cross of Tiffany Blue' and the Rochester Lilacs. It was hybridized by the dedicated and talented Father John Fiala. Nicknamed Little Boy Blue, this variety can handle a touch of shade and arctic temperatures down to USDA growing zones 3 through 7 and features improved disease resistance, and is incredibly low maintenance.
Planting and Application:
Use this plant where you can see it and smell it! Wonderblue Lilac is refined enough to take center stage. Because Wonderblue Lilac is very showy, it makes a wonderful specimen plant. Try it near the patio for fragrant entertaining, or a single shrub to soften the corner of a garage or shed. One will certainly enhance your front entry and welcome you home by perfuming your front steps!
We're sure the neighbors will be coming by to appreciate it and ask questions once those unusual blooms open! You'll love this small shrub. Wonderblue Lilac is long on charm and delivers high-impact performance!
This diminutive mounded shape is perfect for today's smaller landscapes. You can even grow them in large containers on your patio or entryway. One on either side makes a memorable display flanking the doorway.
This variety has been called the Best Lilac for containers. Decorate your patio or porch with a sophisticated series of matching containers. Or mix it up with a fun and funky collection of individual pots for a personal touch.
En masse and in rows amplifies the impact of the blooms Wonderblue has on your property! Repeat them across the back of your mixed borders or use as compact flowering privacy screens, or include it in foundation plantings.
- Fabulous Blue Iced Flowers
- Fragrant Blooms & Great Cut Flowers
- Compact Rounded Shape
- Perfect Size Will Stay Rounded, Small & Tidy
- Can Be Grown in Large Containers
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Lilacs are easy-care, long-lived and Wonderblue loves sun, sun, sun! Wonderblue can take a place in all day sun. However, it is unique that it will tolerate a few hours of afternoon shade and still flower! Flower production is best in a planting site that receives at least 6 hours of direct sunlight a day.
The morning sun is best for drying the leaves. Wonderblue's foliage does show improved resistance to powdery mildew, but why take chances? Air circulation is also important for Lilacs to perform at their best. When planting, please avoid low spots or heavily enclosed locations that trap airflow. Far better to find a place where the breezes can blow all the way through the branches.
Water your Wonderblue Lilac regularly, but do not overwater. It requires good soil drainage, so if you see puddles that remain long after a rainfall, mound up when planting. Bring additional soil in and heap it up 18 high. You'll plant directly in that mound. Fertilize in early spring and again in mid-summer with Dr. Earth Organic and All Purpose Fertilizer, following directions on the package.
Give your plants an annual layer of mulch. It's best to completely cover the root system with a 3-inch Mulch layer and spread it out 3 to 4 feet from the center of the plant. As a final step, be sure to pull the mulch away from the main stems by at least 2 inches.
Disease and deer-resistant so you'll be saved the time and trouble of dealing with costly measures to keep it safe from harm. If you live with deer in your area, apply repellent spray on planting day. Deer are hungry and curious, and you want to train them to leave your plants alone. Reapply according to the label.
Don't miss a single bloom! Follow these easy Pruning steps for the best flowering: You can easily maintain Wonderblue Lilac to any size. It will flower on old wood, so get out there just as soon as the flowers fade. Don't wait any longer, or you'll risk missing out on next year's blooms.
To rejuvenate older plants, you can take out several of the oldest, thickest stems by cutting them off at ground level. This will promote new growth from the base of the plant, which will flower beautifully for you.
- Thrives in Full Sun
- Moderate Consistent Moisture
- Loves Mulched Beds & Well-Drained Enriched Soil
- Prune Immediately After Flowering Only
- Low Maintenance, Cold Hardy & Versatile
- Really Easy Care & Improved Disease Resistance
If you see this special, small shrub in stock on our site, be ready to place your order! We sell out of the customer favorite Wonderblue Lilac every single year. Don't miss your chance, order now at NatureHills.com!
Frequently Asked Questions
How big do Wonderblue Lilacs get?
A Wonderblue Lilac bush can obtain a mature height and spread of 3 - 5 feet. You can easily prune them to any size or shape you need with annual trimming.
How fast do Lilacs grow?
Lilacs have a medium growth rate and one might see 1 - 2 feet of new growth per year in optimal growing conditions.
Are Lilacs a tree or a bush?
Lilacs are shrub-form plants that can be pruned into small tree-form specimens if desired. They are typically sold with their lower limbs intact and have multi-stemmed/multi-trunked growth naturally.
Which is the most fragrant Lilac?
Lilac's iconic scent lasts for a week or more after they've opened and some of the most fragrant (arguably) are the Beauty of Moscow, President Grevy, the yellow Primrose and the Sensation Lilac!
What shipping options do you offer?
NatureHills.com works closely with our growers and nursery professionals to ensure we ship when it is most appropriate for your area. Our goal is to deliver the hardiest plants by avoiding extreme high and low temperatures. Check out our shipping schedule for more information and to learn our wills and won'ts when it comes to shipping plants. Find your Wonderblue Lilac for sale here at NatureHills.com!
