How to Grow and Care Common Lilac (Syringa Vulgaris) - The …
Jun 11, 2024 · The common lilac is a popular ornamental landscaping plant that's fairly low-maintenance under the right conditions. Native to the Balkan Peninsula, lilacs have long been revered for the heady scent of their abundant flower clusters.
How to Grow and Care for Lilac Bushes - The Spruce
May 13, 2024 · Common lilac bushes (Syringa vulgaris) are deciduous shrubs native to Europe that can grow as bushes or trees. The Syringa genus includes 12 species of flowering woody plants in the olive family. These are all known as lilacs. The outstanding quality of many lilac varieties is the sweet fragrance of their flower heads, which bloom in spring.
Lilac Shrubs: Planting, Growing, and Pruning Lilacs - The Old …
Learn how to plant, grow, and prune your lilacs, one of the most carefree spring-flowering shrubs and provide a sweet, haunting fragrance, too!
How to Grow and Care for Lilac Bushes | Gardener’s Path
May 3, 2023 · Common Lilac. A garden classic, common lilac (S. vulgaris) delights with masses of large and highly fragrant mauve flowers in the late spring garden. The lush, attractive foliage turns yellow in fall for a second season of interest and plants reach a height of 10 to 15 feet with a spread of six to 10 feet.
Lilacs – Ultimate Care & Growing Guide | Proven Winners
A staple garden shrub in northern climates, common lilac varieties are hardy in USDA zones 3-7/8. The heart-shaped deciduous green leaves and attractive growth habit make lilac bush a valuable addition to borders and foundation plantings. Lilacs can also be used as hedging, screening, as a focal point, or in containers.
How to Plant, Grow and Care for Lilac Bushes - Gardenia
How to Plant, Grow and Care for Lilac Bushes. Common Lilac, English Lilac, French Lilac, Early Flowering Lilac, Dwarf Korean Lilac
Lilac Tree Care and Growing Guide with Ultimate Tips
Nov 6, 2024 · Common Names: Lilac tree, Common lilac Botanical Name: Syringa vulgaris (for the common lilac), other species in Syringa genus Family: Oleaceae Plant Type: Deciduous shrub or small tree Mature Size: 8-20 feet tall and 6-15 feet wide Sun Exposure: Full sun Soil Type: Moist, well-drained, loamy soil Soil pH: Neutral to slightly alkaline (pH 6.5 ...
Common Lilac Guide: How to Grow & Care for “Syringa Vulgaris”
Feb 10, 2021 · Common lilacs prefer lots of sunlight and mid-cool temperatures all-year-round. They are frost-tolerant plants and suitable for almost any region and climate. These shrubs do well if you plant them in well-draining soil rich in humus and require fertilizer only before their blooming period.
How to grow lilac - BBC Gardeners World Magazine
Nov 15, 2021 · Find out all you need to know about growing lilac (Syringa), in this detailed Grow Guide. Lilacs, Syringa, are classic garden shrubs and small trees that bear panicles of fragrant, tubular, single or double flowers in shades of purple, pink and white from late spring to early summer. Lilac flowers are excellent for cutting and are edible, too.
Lilac Growing Guide - How to Care for Lilac Bushes - Garden …
Feb 25, 2022 · The common lilac (Syringa vulgaris) has purple blossoms, dark gray-green to blue-green foliage (with no fall color change), and gray to gray-brown bark. However, there are officially 7 colors of lilac flowers: white, violet, blue, lavender, pink, magenta and purple with many shades within each color.