Common Purple Lilac

The Common Lilac is fairly large at maturity, about 12 feet tall and about 8 feet wide.

How fast do common purple lilacs grow?

Lilac growth can range from 12-24 inches yearly; depending your growing environment and conditions. They are best grown in zones 3-7.

Can common lilac survive winter?

Syringa vulgaris, the common lilac, is a hardy shrub that can withstand cold winter temperatures. Winter damage can occur if the roots are left above ground without protection. If your lilac is growing in a container, it is best that you do not bring the plant inside for the winter.

Where does common purple lilac grow?

Where to Plant Lilacs. The ideal spot to plant lilacs is in an area with full sun (at least 6 to 8 hours per day)—give them too much shade and they may not bloom. Lilacs also like slightly alkaline, moist, well-drained soil.

Does common lilac spread?

Lilacs readily spread through suckers. If you want to propagate the plant, simply dig around a new shoot and cut it from the main plant, taking care not to damage its roots. Then, replant it in a new location and keep it well-watered until its roots take hold.

What is the prettiest lilac bush?

23 of the Best Lilacs for Your Garden

• Agincourt Beauty.
• Beauty of Moscow.
• Be Right Back.
• Bloomerang.
• Charles Joly.
• Common Purple.
• Common White.
• Dwarf Korean.

Are lilacs low maintenance?

Once established, lilacs are fairly drought tolerant and require minimal care. Plant them in a place where you can enjoy the fragrant spring blossoms. Combine them with summer and fall blooming shrubs and perennials to ensure continuous color in your landscape.

What is the best time of year to plant a lilac bush?

Lilacs can be planted in spring once the ground has thawed or in the fall before the ground freezes. In spring, lilacs are often shipped dormant in bare-root form. The plants are not dead, only "sleeping." Upon arrival, remove any packaging from the root system and soak the roots in tepid water for 10 to 15 minutes.

How many years do lilac bushes last?

Lilacs are relatively long-lived plants (25 years to 50+ years) depending on how they have been cared for and their growing conditions.

Is common lilac fast growing?

The lilac is a deciduous, multi-stemmed shrub with an irregular, rounded outline. It is fast growing when young, but slows to about one foot a year with age. The stems are dark gray to gray-brown, and the wood is strong.

Can common lilac grow in pots?

If you're growing lilac in a pot, choose one that is at least 60cm in diameter. Plant into John Innes No. 3 compost with some sand or grit added for drainage.

Do you need to plant 2 lilac bushes?

Set the plant 2 or 3 inches deeper than it grew in the nursery, and work topsoil in around the roots. Water in. Then fill in the hole with more topsoil. Space multiple lilac bushes 5 to 15 feet apart, depending on the variety.

What is the rarest lilac?

The World's Only Yellow Lilac! Here's a good-looking shrub in the rarest of lilac colors for late spring. The sweet-smelling light yellow blooms turn a deeper shade as the blooms mature.

Is a common lilac a perennial?

Common lilac is a perennial, deciduous shrub that grows 12 to 15 feet tall. Lilac flowers can be white, light purple, or dark purple, and have a very pleasant fragrance. Common lilac is often planted in landscapes, and is commonly available at commercial nurseries.

Are lilacs poisonous to dogs?

Lilacs do not contain any chemicals that will poison animals or humans, nor do they irritate the skin. Even though lilac stems, leaves, and flowers pose no health threat to dogs, it is a good idea to keep your dog from chewing on the plant. Too much roughage may upset the digestive system in your pet.

How far from fence should I plant lilac?

General Planting Tips for Lilacs –Try to place lilac bushes a few feet away from a wall or fence for the same reason as above – this shrub spreads out wide as it grows. They can spread out several feet, just as other shrubs do, so plan accordingly.

How far should a lilac be from a house?

Lilac roots generally spread one and one-half times the width of the shrub. A distance of 12 feet (4 m.) from the foundation is generally enough to prevent foundation damage.

Are lilac trees high maintenance?

Since lilacs are considered low-maintenance shrubs, the general care of lilac bushes is minimal, with the exception of regular pruning. Although lilacs tolerate a range of soil types, they prefer well-drained, humus-rich soil.

What is the difference between a French lilac and a common lilac?

Mae asks: What is the difference between a Korean lilac and a French lilac? Answer: Syringa vulgaris, or common lilac, grows up to 20 feet tall. Varieties of the common lilac are referred to as French lilacs, which come in an abundance of varieties and many colors, from whites and pinks to purples and lavenders.

Which lilac is the darkest purple?

Syringa vulgaris 'Monge'. One of the darkest purple lilac varieties you can get.