Bloomables® New Age™ Lavender Lilac

Syringa vulgaris 'G13099'

Nature Hills Nursery

Compact Lavender Lilac with Full-Size Fragrance in Half the Space
Cold Hardy: Thrives in Zones 4-7
Grows 5 ft Tall and Wide
Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Salt Tolerant
Showy Purple Blooms From Early Summer to Late Summer

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#3 Container

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Planting & Care

Where to Plant

Sunlight: Choose a spot that receives at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight every day. Full sun is essential for maximum flower production and helps the foliage dry quickly to prevent powdery mildew.
Soil: These lilacs prefer well drained soil that is neutral to slightly alkaline. If you have heavy clay, mix in organic compost or plant the shrub in a slightly raised mound to ensure the roots never sit in stagnant water.

Watering Requirements

During the first two growing seasons, provide deep watering twice a week to help the root system establish itself. While mature lilacs have decent drought tolerance, keeping the soil consistently moist during the heat of summer prevents stress and ensures the plant has enough energy to set next year's buds. If watering is erratic, you may notice smaller blooms or scorched leaf edges.

Pruning Tips

This variety blooms on old wood, so the best time to prune is immediately after the flowers have finished fading in late spring. Use sharp bypass pruners to remove spent flower heads and thin out the oldest, thickest stems every few years to let light into the center. This technique acts like a rejuvenation treatment, encouraging fresh stems to grow from the base which will produce the best flowers in future seasons.

Fertilizer Needs

Apply a balanced, slow release fertilizer in early spring before the new growth starts to push out. Avoid using high nitrogen fertilizers, especially those meant for lawns, in the late summer or fall. High nitrogen late in the season forces the plant to create tender new growth that can easily be killed by the first hard freeze of winter.

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Ships in 7-10 business days • Tracking provided • Weather protected

Under $50	$9.99
$50 - $99.99	$14.99
$100 - $149.99	$16.99
$150 - $198.99	$24.99
$199+	FREE

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Understanding Our Container Sizes

At Nature Hills, our plants are sold in industry-standard nursery containers. You will notice we use the word "container" rather than "gallon." Container numbers follow a nursery trade size standard, not liquid volume. The number tells you the plant's size category and general maturity level. A larger container means a more established plant with a stronger root system.

Container Sizes

Quart

Plant age: 6 months to 1 year
Best for: Ground covers, perennials, ornamental grasses
What to expect: Our smallest and most affordable size. Well-suited for planting in multiples across a large area. Allow 1 to 2 seasons for full establishment.

#1 Container

Plant age: 1 to 2 years
Best for: Shrubs, perennials, smaller trees
What to expect: About the size of a large coffee can. A well-developed root system in a manageable size. Good value choice when you have time to let the plant grow into the space over a season or two.

#2 Container

Plant age: 2 to 3 years
Best for: Shrubs and trees where you want faster establishment
What to expect: A noticeable step up from a #1 in both plant size and root development. Good choice when you want visible presence without going to a larger size.

#3 Container

Plant age: 3 to 4 years
Best for: Most plants, most situations — flowering trees, shade trees, evergreen shrubs
What to expect: Our most popular size. Strong, developed root system. Plants in a #3 container make an immediate visual impact from day one. If you want a head start rather than waiting seasons for a plant to fill in, this is typically the right choice.

#5 Container and Larger

Plant age: 4 to 5+ years
Best for: Specimen plants, privacy screens, maximum instant impact
What to expect: Large, mature plants ready to make an immediate statement in your landscape. We also carry #7 and larger sizes for select varieties.

Why "Container" and Not "Gallon"?

Nursery container sizes follow an industry trade standard established for the nursery and horticulture industry. The number is a size designation, not a measurement of liquid volume. Actual soil volume varies by plant type, root mass, and growing medium. Using "container" is the accurate industry term. When you see #1, #2, or #3, think of it as the plant's size tier, not a gallon measurement.

Root Pouch Containers

Some Nature Hills plants arrive in a Root Pouch, a breathable fabric container made from 100% recycled materials. Root Pouches encourage denser root development through air pruning, which discourages root circling and promotes a stronger, more fibrous root ball at the time of planting.

Plants growing in Root Pouch fabric containers, showing the breathable woven fabric construction

There are two types. Knowing which one you have changes how you plant:

Degradable (brown or tan fabric): Plant the entire pouch directly in the ground. The fabric breaks down naturally in the soil over time.
Non-degradable (black or gray fabric): Remove the pouch before planting. Cut the bottom open with scissors, then peel the sides away. The fibrous root ball will hold its shape.

Not sure which type you have? Check the tag on your plant or contact us and we will confirm.

Full Root Pouch planting guide

Choosing the Right Size

Size	Plant Age	Best For
Quart	6 mo to 1 yr	Ground covers, perennials, grasses. Budget-friendly for mass plantings.
#1 Container	1 to 2 yrs	Shrubs, perennials, small trees. Value choice for patient gardeners.
#2 Container	2 to 3 yrs	Shrubs and trees where you want faster establishment.
#3 Container	3 to 4 yrs	Most plants. Immediate visual impact. Our most popular size.
#5 and larger	4+ yrs	Specimen plants, privacy screens, maximum instant impact.

Still not sure which size is right for your project? Our plant specialists are happy to help. Contact us and we will point you in the right direction.

Plant specifications
Plant Characteristics	Cold hardy, Low Maintenance, Compact/Dwarf, Flowering, Fragrant, Disease resistant, Attracts pollinators, Drought resistant, Clay Tolerant, Container Friendly, Non-invasive
Hardiness Zone	3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a
Sunlight	Full sun
Height	5 ft
Width	5 ft
Watering Needs	Moderate
Preferred Soil	Clay, Loamy, Peaty
Growth Rate	Moderate
Growth Habit	Bushy, Upright
Blooms In	Summer
Flower Color	Purple
Foliage Color	Green
Fragrant	Yes
Suitable Space	Indoors, Outdoors
Plant Name	Lilac
Botanical Name	Syringa vulgaris 'G13099'
Species	vulgaris
Cultivar	G13099
Class	Magnoliopsida
Does Not Ship To	AK, HI, ID, MT, PR

Dreamy light lavender Lilac blooms on a small, tidy shrub? Choose Bloomables® New Age™ Lavender Lilac (Syringa vulgaris 'G13099') to start off your new growing season with sweet-smelling blooms in a smaller, space-saving space!

Although this high-reward landscape shrub needs little care, it delivers an astounding natural bouquet of five-inch high inflorescence! Each densely-packed flower cluster is composed of about 100 tiny, true flowers! New Age™ Lavender is just as sweetly scented as its larger cousins but at a fraction of the size!

The compact New Age™ Lavender Lilac features a densely-branched structure cloaked in deep green foliage. This modern selection also shows strong disease resistance to powdery mildew! Bloomables® Lilac bushes grow just 4-5 feet in height and width and are very cold-hardy throughout USDA growing zones 4 through 7!

Planting and Application:

Bloomables® compact growth also means gaining the same fan favorites in the landscape without sacrificing space! Go ahead and get a full-scale looking landscape without needing acres of yard! Enjoy them near an entrance or under your bedroom window for sweet springtime dreams. New Age™ Lavender Lilac is a must-have for urban courtyards, Pinterest-worthy Cottage gardens, and inspiring pollinator gardens where butterflies and bees can frolic!

Create a special Spring Garden to greet the new season at the end of a winding garden path. Underplant a trio of New Age™ Lavender Lilacs with Blue Crocus blend and Blueberry Ripple Tulip spring-flowering bulbs, along with Winky Purple & White Columbine… and more from the extensive online plant catalog at NatureHills.com!

Perk up your existing landscaping with several of these in a low-hedge planting. Space them 40 inches apart on center; stagger zigzagging rows behind them to fill a wide, bare area with delightful color. Pair them with taller, darker purple Lilacs for a coordinated shrub border. You'll never regret choosing the incredible fragrance of Lilacs to add a scented layer to your landscape design.

Grow New Age™ Lavender Lilac for an abundance of scented blooms each year. Go ahead and snip several of the flowering trusses to bring indoors in long-lasting cut flower arrangements. Even container gardeners can enjoy New Age™ Lavender in large planters and urns in the sun! New Age™ Lavender Lilacs can be easily grown in outdoor planters. Add one or more to your deck or balcony for marvelous "living aromatherapy".

Big Creamy Lavender Densely-Packed Flower Clusters
Deep Green Foliage
Wonderfully Scented - Pollinators Galore!
Smaller, Compactly-Growing & Rounded Form
Small Hedges, Focal Points, Scented Spring Gardens & Large Containers

#ProPlantTips for Care:

Lilacs are very easy to grow! Choose a planting site for Lilacs in full sun with at least six hours of sunlight. They do best in well-drained soil that is organically enriched but not overly fertilized. For poor drainage sites, raise your Lilacs up over the water table by creating a planting mound to improve drainage. Add symbiotic Nature Hills Root Booster formula in the planting hole for a life-long benefit to the feeder roots and top the root system with a 3-4 inch layer of mulch or arborist bark chips.

Apply supplemental water when the top inch of your soil gets dry. Protect your investment during dry weather to keep your plants happy and stress-free! Try watering at the roots or using in-ground irrigation to keep the leaves clean and dry.

Once the blooms are done, you can snip them off the shrub and prune your shrub for shape and size control. Correct any crossing or damaged branches at that time, cutting at a 45-degree angle above an outward-facing leaf bud. But avoid pruning your shrub any time after that or you'll risk removing next year's breathtaking floral display!

Full Sun Shrubs
Almost Any Well-Drained Soil
Moderate Yet Regular Moisture
Prune Only After Flowering
Improved Resistance To Powdery Mildew

Dreamy creamy lavender that smells divine? Get your own mini-Lilac with the new and improved Bloomables® New Age™ Lavender Lilac bushes from Nature Hills today!

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the sunlight requirements for Bloomables® New Age™ Lavender Lilac?

Bloomables® New Age™ Lavender Lilac thrives in full sun, requiring at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily for optimal blooming. Like all lilacs, insufficient light reduces flower production and increases disease susceptibility. Plant in the sunniest spot available in zones 4-7 for best results.

What type of soil does Bloomables® New Age™ Lavender Lilac prefer?

New Age™ Lavender Lilac thrives in well-draining, slightly alkaline soil with good air circulation. Like most lilacs, it tolerates various soil types but performs best when drainage prevents root rot. Plant in full sun for optimal blooming in zones 4-7, available at naturehills.com.

How often should I water Bloomables® New Age™ Lavender Lilac?

Water newly planted New Age™ Lavender Lilac weekly for the first growing season to establish roots. Once established, these drought-tolerant shrubs need minimal watering except during extended dry periods. Check soil moisture 2-3 inches deep and water deeply when dry.

When does Bloomables® New Age™ Lavender Lilac bloom, and what color are the flowers?

Bloomables® New Age™ Lavender Lilac produces dreamy light lavender flowers in spring, with each 5-inch flower cluster containing about 100 tiny blooms. This compact shrub blooms reliably in USDA zones 4-7. Plant near windows or entrances to enjoy the sweet fragrance during peak bloom season.

How do I prune Bloomables® New Age™ Lavender Lilac?

Prune immediately after blooming in late spring to avoid removing next year's flower buds. Remove spent flower clusters and any dead or crossing branches. Light annual pruning maintains this compact 4-5 foot shrub's natural shape in zones 4-7.

Can Bloomables® New Age™ Lavender Lilac be grown in containers or pots?

New Age™ Lavender Lilac grows well in containers due to its compact 4-5 foot size. Choose a large pot (at least 20 gallons) with drainage holes for this hardy zones 4-7 shrub. Place containers in full sun and water regularly, as potted plants dry out faster than ground plantings.

What is the shipping method for Bloomables® New Age™ Lavender Lilac plants?

Bloomables® New Age™ Lavender Lilac ships via standard ground delivery methods to ensure the plant arrives healthy and ready to establish. These compact 4-5 foot shrubs are carefully packaged to protect their root systems during transit. Check your specific zone (4-7) delivery timeframes and plant immediately upon arrival for best results.

When will my pre-ordered Bloomables® New Age™ Lavender Lilac ship based on my zone?

Pre-orders ship based on your local last frost date to ensure safe planting. For zones 4-7 where this lilac thrives, shipping typically occurs 2-4 weeks before your zone's average last frost. Check your specific zone's shipping schedule in your account or contact customer service for exact dates.

Bloomables® New Age™ Lavender Lilac

Syringa vulgaris 'G13099'