{"product_id":"syringa-violet-uprising","title":"Syringa pubescens patula 'Violet Uprising' (Repeat-blooming lilac) H35 cm | Pot Ø19 cm","description":"\u003csection id=\"syringa-violet-uprising\" class=\"product-content verdeia-product\"\u003e\n\n\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e💜 Lilac-pink flowers with a sweet fragrance • 🔄 Blooms twice a year • 🐝 Honey plant • 🐾 Non-toxic • ❄️ Very hardy • ☀️ Full sun to partial shade • 📏 H35 cm | Pot Ø19 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSyringa 'Violet Uprising'\u003c\/strong\u003e is an exceptional lilac: it blooms first in spring, then again in summer. This feature — called \u003cem\u003eremontance\u003c\/em\u003e — is rare among lilacs, which usually offer only one flowering period of a few weeks in May. With Violet Uprising, the sweet fragrance and soft lilac-pink panicles return until the end of summer, extending the season by several months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eOriginating from \u003cstrong\u003eEast Asia\u003c\/strong\u003e, this pubescent lilac remains compact (1.5 to 2 m adult), making it one of the few lilacs truly suited for balconies and small gardens. Honey plant, very fragrant, hardy down to -25 °C, it naturally belongs among \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/consejos\/plantas-para-regalar-simbolismo-y-significado\"\u003esymbolic plants to give as gifts\u003c\/a\u003e: lilac traditionally evokes first feelings and the return of spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\n\n\u003csection id=\"exposition-emplacement\" class=\"product-section\" aria-labelledby=\"exposition-title\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 id=\"exposition-title\"\u003eExposure \u0026 location\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eViolet Uprising blooms better when it receives sun: a warm and bright location is essential for generous flowering, especially for the summer remontance. It tolerates bright partial shade but blooms less there. Very hardy, it withstands temperatures down to -25 °C and survives winter without any protection, both in pot and in the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun to bright partial shade — minimum 4 to 6 hours of direct sun per day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e balcony, terrace, small garden, flower bed, isolated on lawn — its compact habit allows it to adapt to small spaces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e very hardy down to -25 °C — no winter protection needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e well-drained, rich in humus, neutral to slightly calcareous.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eLilac is a classic cut flower: its panicles last more than a week in a vase and perfume the whole room. Cut early in the morning when half the flowers are open for maximum vase life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection id=\"arrosage-entretien\" class=\"product-section\" aria-labelledby=\"arrosage-title\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 id=\"arrosage-title\"\u003eWatering \u0026 care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eLilac prefers a cool but well-drained soil. In the first year after planting, water regularly to encourage rooting, then gradually space out watering as the plant establishes: a well-rooted lilac becomes very self-sufficient. \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/consejos\/como-recibir-bien-una-planta-nueva\"\u003eWelcoming a new plant properly\u003c\/a\u003e determines the quality of the first season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e regular during the first year after planting — then spaced out, only during prolonged drought.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrainage:\u003c\/strong\u003e essential — empty the saucer after watering, lilac dislikes waterlogged soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e add compost or fertilizer for flowering shrubs in early spring, just before flowering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e prune just after the first flowering to trigger the summer remontance — this is the key action for this variety.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRepotting:\u003c\/strong\u003e every 3 to 4 years in a container, in autumn or early spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003ePruning after the first flowering is the only secret to the summer remontance: without this, Violet Uprising blooms like a classic lilac with a single wave in spring — you would lose its main advantage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection id=\"associations-deco\" class=\"product-section\" aria-labelledby=\"deco-title\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 id=\"deco-title\"\u003eDecor ideas \u0026 plant pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThe soft lilac-pink of Violet Uprising and its sweet fragrance make it a star of romantic balconies or gardens, to pair with other fragrant shrubs or plants that extend the decorative effect once the first flowering is over. A \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/consejos\/viernes-verde-y-si-les-regalabas-plantas-en-lugar-de-plastico-\"\u003egift plant\u003c\/a\u003e that accompanies its recipient for a long time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a balcony scented throughout the season,\u003c\/strong\u003e pair it with a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/lavandula-angustifolia-hidcote-blue-12cm-20cm\"\u003eLavender Hidcote Blue\u003c\/a\u003e with dark violet spikes and a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/rosa-crazy-in-love-vanilla-creme-roos-d15cm-65cm\"\u003eVanilla climbing rose\u003c\/a\u003e — three complementary fragrance sources (sweet, camphor, soft) that alternate from May to September.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a structured border dominated by pink-white,\u003c\/strong\u003e surround it with a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/hydrangea-arborescens-strong-annabelle-hortensia-boule-blanc-d19cm-30cm\"\u003eStrong Annabelle Hydrangea\u003c\/a\u003e with large white balls that take over in June-August, and a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/festuca-glauca-azura-blue-fetuque-bleue\"\u003eBlue Fescue Azura\u003c\/a\u003e whose silvery clumps remain decorative even out of bloom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a spring full of pink variegation,\u003c\/strong\u003e combine it with a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/camellia-japonica-lady-campbell-15-cm-d15cm-h45cm\"\u003eLady Campbell Camellia\u003c\/a\u003e with crumpled pink flowers and a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/rhododendron-bollywood-azalee-rose-panachee-d19cm-30cm\"\u003eBollywood Rhododendron\u003c\/a\u003e pink variegated — three spring bloomers overlapping to create a spectacular balcony corner from April to June.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo highlight the silhouette in a pot,\u003c\/strong\u003e place the lilac in a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/pot-capi-nature-skin-anthracite\"\u003eCapi Nature Skin anthracite pot\u003c\/a\u003e with a matte finish that brings out the pink of the flowers, or in a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/pot-elho-greenville-round-blanc\"\u003eElho Greenville Round white pot\u003c\/a\u003e for a lighter, brighter look.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eLilac attracts bees, butterflies, and bumblebees: it is one of the best shrubs to turn a balcony into a mini urban biodiversity reservoir, especially during the summer remontance when other honey plants become scarce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection id=\"tips\" class=\"product-section\" aria-labelledby=\"tips-title\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 id=\"tips-title\"\u003eVerdeia Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrune just after the first flowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e the summer remontance depends entirely on this pruning — remove faded panicles and shorten branches by one third at the end of spring. Without this, you lose the double flowering that makes this variety valuable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBe patient the first year:\u003c\/strong\u003e like all lilacs, Violet Uprising takes a season to establish before offering full flowering — the first year may be discreet, the second season rewards generously.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChoose a large pot from the start:\u003c\/strong\u003e in a container, opt for one at least 30 cm deep and wide — double flowering requires reserves and the root system needs space to support the two annual waves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection id=\"caracteristiques\" class=\"product-section\" aria-labelledby=\"caract-title\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 id=\"caract-title\"\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eSyringa pubescens patula\u003c\/em\u003e 'Violet Uprising'\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pubescent lilac, Manchurian lilac\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e East Asia\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery size:\u003c\/strong\u003e H35 cm | Pot Ø19 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.5 to 2 m, compact and rounded habit\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun to bright partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderate, more regular the first year\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e well-drained, rich in humus, neutral to slightly calcareous\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e spring (May) with remontance in summer (July-August), fragrant lilac-pink panicles\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth:\u003c\/strong\u003e medium, naturally compact branched habit\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e deciduous, soft green, slightly fuzzy\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e very hardy, down to -25 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity to animals:\u003c\/strong\u003e non-toxic 🐾\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecor style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cottage \/ Romantic \/ Scented balcony\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEach plant is unique: photos show an example of its appearance. The number of panicles and intensity of flowering naturally vary depending on plant maturity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57032161362185,"sku":"6413","price":34.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/syringa-pubescens-patula-violet-uprising-lilas-remontant-h35-cm-pot-oe19-cm-verdeia-8474709.jpg?v=1778111651","url":"https:\/\/verdeia.eu\/en\/products\/lilac-violet-uprising","provider":"Verdeia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}