This small plant, growing to just 4 feet by 4 feet, and perfect for small gardens, has large purple blossoms. Its great virtue is that after a full blooming in spring, it continues to produce further blooms throughout summer and all the way into August. So instead of a plain green bush, we have a colorful plant that adds interest, brilliance and perfume to the summer garden too.
As well as the many varieties of the common lilac, there are a number of other selections and hybrids of lilac species, some similar to, and some very different from the common lilac. Miss Kim — For a smaller garden, or a smaller space in a bigger one, this lilac has to be a top choice.
This shrub is a selection of a Korean species often called the Manchurian lilac, and it is notable for its ability to grow all the way through zone 8 , and its resistant to the unsightly powdery mildew that French lilacs can get in dry summers. Its slightly smaller panicles of lavender-blue flowers have the classic lilac scent, and this is a top choice for any garden. Unlike other lilacs, the leaves of this shrub give us the bonus of crimson-red fall color.
It has smaller panicles of lavender flowers, 3 to 4 inches long, but born in profusion, completely covering the bush in a wonderful display. This bush is small enough to grow in a planter, and it is often available as a tree-form, growing on a single, 4-foot trunk. In this form it is a great choice for a large planter, where summer flowers can grow beneath it.
Tinkerbelle — This hybrid between two Asian lilac species brings fragrance into these bush lilacs, with wine-red to pink blossoms in profusion. A neat, rounded shrub to just 6 feet tall, this variety is also hardy in zone 3.
James McFarlane — This large shrub is the most widely grown plant in a hybrid group called Preston Lilacs, or Canadian lilacs. They are all large shrubs, which should be remembered when planting, as they are often not given enough room to thrive. They have mildew-free leaves with a rough surface, and this one has abundant rose-pink flowers in large, loose panicles. These plants flower 2 weeks after the French lilacs, so they extend the season in the garden.
As well, they are hardy even in the warmer parts of zone 2, down to minus 45 degrees. Japanese Tree Lilac — This plant is often not recognized as a lilac, so different is it from our usual idea of these plants. It is a very attractive small tree, reaching 20 or 30 feet tall, often with several major trunks, and it is a great choice as a specimen, or as a background tree. A tree from Japan, China, Korea and Russia, syringa reticulata is unique in having creamy-white flowers in fluffy panicles in early summer.
These can he 12 inches long and 8 inches across, and cover the crown of the tree is a profusion of honey-scented blooms. This useful, hardy tree will grow in zones 3 to 7, and it is an ideal choice for an easy to grow flowering tree.
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Type below to search. Here's a few quick links you may find helpful Privacy trees Maple trees What's my growing zone? My Growing Zone Submit. Zones Appearance of Lilac Trees Lilacs are mostly large bushes or small trees , often with one or several slender trunks, and an upright, rounded crown of branches. Out of stock Zones Edward J. Look for lilac flowers to burst open beginning in spring, with long canes producing voluminous pink, yellow, white, red, purple or blue blooms.
Plant a lilac tree and enjoy daily visits from hummingbirds and butterflies throughout the flowering season. No-Risk Guarantee Order with complete confidence. No Risk Guarantee Opens a dialog Gardening resources Questions? Ask Us! Sign up for Newsletter Email. All rights reserved. Email me when this item is available!
Oops, there seems to be an error, please re-enter your email address. Thank You! Continue Shopping. Checkout ». Shopping Cart. First, establish a solid watering schedule. Generally, we recommend watering your Lilac Shrubs about once or twice weekly. Fertilizing and pruning are also simple. Fertilize in early spring, before blooming, with a general-purpose blend. Follow label instructions for best results.
And for pruning, simply remove dead, damaged or diseased areas.
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