The Old Fashioned Lilac Bush (Syringa vulgaris) is a beloved, fragrant deciduous shrub known for its stunning clusters of purple-pink flowers that bloom in late spring. Its classic beauty and strong, sweet fragrance make it a favorite for gardens, borders, and hedges.

Old Fashion Lilac Shrubs, Syringa vulgaris, bears large lilac fragrant blossoms in April to May. This Lilac flowering shrub is perhaps the most popular of all lilac shrubs due to its rich color ranging from purplish red to lavender and purple shades.

The ideal lilac shrub has about 10 canes. If your lilac is old and in really bad shape, remove one-third of the oldest canes (down to the ground) in year one, half of the remaining old wood in year two, and the rest of the old wood in year three. Another option for old lilacs is to chop the whole thing back to about 6 or 8 inches high.

Jun 8, 2024 · Rejuvenating an old lilac can unfortunately create a hole, with the disappearance of large branches. Luckily, lilac is a vigorous plant and you should take advantage of this character trait.

Apr 30, 2022 · Lilacs are among the most nostalgia-inducing flowers, and these tough-as-nails lilac varieties are easy to care for and radiate that unforgettable fragrance.

Sep 6, 2024 · These old world lilacs are extremely hardy, surviving bitter cold winters and summer heat. They are long-lived, with some shrubs lasting over 100 years when cared for properly. The purple color and fragrance make them excellent cut flowers.

An exciting, new release from the United States National Arboretum, this exceptional lilac grows well even in the heat and humidity of the Mid-Atlantic and southern areas. Abundant, fragrant, purple-blue flowers are displayed on a rounded form, with tough, disease tolerant foliage specifically bred to resist mildew.

May 10, 2018 · Common lilac (Syringa vulgaris) originates from Eastern Europe, and in the United States its use as a landscape plant dates back to the 1700s. The oldest reported lilacs in North America were planted in 1750 at the Governor Wentworth estate in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, now operated as a State Park.

I have a very old (about 120-125 yrs. old) lilac bush. It was cut almost to the ground 20 years ago. I had been told that this was how to control giant lilacs. It had formerly been 18' high and 25' across, and was hard to mow under. I regret this step, and the bush has never looked good since.