Lilac

Lilac and weigela are both beloved flowering shrubs, but they suit very different gardens. Here’s a complete comparison of bloom time, fragrance, size, hardiness, cultivars, and care to help you decide.

Lilac’s smell is a strong way to travel through time. A single breath can take you to a grandparent’s garden, your childhood home, or a country road you haven’t been on in years. But for a lot of gardeners who care about style, that strong nostalgia is a double-edged sword. We adore the smell and the memories, but we’re not …

TL;DR The Journey from Flower to Seed Pod A new, calmer process starts after the beautiful, aromatic show of a lilac in full bloom has vanished. You might see the old flower trusses progressively change, forming groups of little, green pods where the flowers used to be. This makes a natural query for the curious gardener: What’s inside? And can …

Hello, other people who love gardens! If you’re seeking for something different from the usual common lilacs, you’ve arrived to the perfect place. Today, we’re going to talk about two very special types of lilacs: the light and airy Cutleaf Lilac (Syringa x laciniata) and the always lovely Dwarf Korean Lilac, ‘Palibin’ (Syringa meyeri ‘Palibin’). A lot of us know …

Hey there, other people who enjoy plants and gardens! If you’ve made it this far, you probably want to know more about the “Miss Kim” lilac, a lovely shrub that many people love. And let me tell you, you have great taste! This isn’t just any lilac; it’s a particular sort that makes the garden feel magical. So you’re curious …

Oh, that moment when you look out at your lovely lilac bush and expect to see the fragrant blooms and lush green foliage, but instead you see brown. You might be asking, “What the heck is going on?” when you see this. It’s something that can make any plant parent gasp. So, what is making my lilac bush turn brown? …

Hey there, other plant enthusiasts! If you want to fill your garden with the heavenly scent and beautiful blooms of lilacs, but you live near deer, you may have wondered, “Are my precious lilacs going to be on their menu?” This is a question I hear all the time, and it’s very important for keeping the peace in our gardens. …

If you’re reading this, you probably love the classic beauty and wonderful scent of lilacs. Who isn’t, right? Those beautiful purple, pink, or white flowers on long stems may take you back to a spring morning like nothing else. If you’re gardening in our beautiful, sunny Florida, you might be wondering, “So, can lilac grow in Florida?” That’s a question …

Lilacs regrow from every root fragment left behind. Here’s how to excavate, use cut-stump herbicide, and stop the 3-year sucker cycle for good.

Most lilacs fail in zones 8-9 because they need 800+ chill hours. These 7 low-chill varieties actually bloom—plus the exact tricks warm-climate growers use.

The lilac! Who doesn’t love the intoxicating smell and stunning clusters of lovely flowers that signal the start of spring like nothing else? That smell might take you back to when you were a kid, to grandma’s garden, and to those first warm days full of hope. But if you’re like me, you’ve definitely stood there, taking deep breaths, and …

Picture this: you stroll out onto your balcony, patio, or even simply a sunny spot by your door and are welcomed by the lovely aroma and beautiful, cone-shaped flowers of your own lilac bush. Doesn’t that sound like a wonderful dream? “Can lilac grow in pots?” is a subject that comes up a lot for gardeners, especially those with small …

7 causes of a non-blooming lilac — wrong pruning time, late frost, chill hours, nitrogen, and more — each with the specific fix that actually matches it.

Well-drained soil, which is absolutely essential for plentiful blooms, helps lilacs flourish. Often, the key to a successful lilac bush lies below the surface. Getting a lot of fragrant purple, white, or pink flowers every spring depends on the correct soil foundation. You want those beautiful flowers, you’ve chosen the ideal sunny location, but what is the optimal soil for …

Most cut lilacs wilt in 3 days — here’s the biology behind why and the step-by-step method that extends fresh lilacs to 10 days in the vase.