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Bailbridget Mid Blooming Purple Lilac
Syringa vulgaris 'Bailbridget' Virtual Violet® PP30286
Mid Blooming Purple Lilac
In stock · from $45.99
Shiny violet new leaves, deep purple stems, raspberry-purple buds open to fragrant, rich purple flowers. The dense, upright habit rather than rounded makes it a great choice for a hedge in smaller spaces. Adaptive to soil conditions and urban pollution. Prune once after flowering to maintain form and encourage more blooms the next year.
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Plant facts
Sizes and prices
Retail prices; trade pricing for wholesale accounts. Availability updates hourly; stock last changed 2026-09-22.
Good to know
- Does well at higher elevations.
- Fragrant.
- Good for cut flowers.
- Attracts pollinators.
- Deer resistant.
- Waterwise — suited to low-water landscapes once established.
- Suitable for Utah Lake secondary water systems.
- Tolerates rock mulch.
Quick answers
How big does Bailbridget Mid Blooming Purple Lilac get?
About 8' tall and 7' wide at maturity.
How much sun does Bailbridget Mid Blooming Purple Lilac need?
Full Sun (6+ hours).
How much water does Bailbridget Mid Blooming Purple Lilac need?
Moderate water use — it is one of our waterwise plants.
Will Bailbridget Mid Blooming Purple Lilac grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 3, so it suits sites in zone 3 or warmer, which covers most of the region. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.
Is Bailbridget Mid Blooming Purple Lilac deer resistant?
Yes, deer usually leave it alone.
Where can I buy Bailbridget Mid Blooming Purple Lilac in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah has it in stock, from $45.99. Homeowners can order online for pickup at the farm or local delivery; landscape contractors can have it shipped across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada.
Can landscape contractors buy Bailbridget Mid Blooming Purple Lilac wholesale?
Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.
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