LILACS IN THE LANDSCAPE

We grow several varieties of lilacs at our nursery. The best known of the lilacs are among the first that bloom in the spring and they bloom for 3-4 weeks depending on the average temperatures. They can grow 10 – 12 +in height.  Like all lilacs, the more sun they have the more flowering occurs. Large lilacs are often used in border plantings. A variety of the common lilac called Yankee Doodle. Is a wonderfully fragrant, with a single deep purple flower and grows 6-8’ tall and wide. They are of value because the flower is consistently deep purple, whereas the common purple lilac has flowers that vary from blue to purple from plant to plant. Lilacs begin to flower early in the season. Flowers can be white to pink, blue to purple and wine red. Some have single flowers and others have double flowers. Also, The degree of fragrance can vary significantly. Some have leaves that are quite different than the typical leaf of the common lilacs. If you like the fragrance, the flower and unique beauty of the lilacs, you can plant several varieties, so you can enjoy them for several week from spring through early summer. We typical have Common purple, Common white, Yankee Doodle, Miss Kim, Dwarf Korean, Bloomerang, Sentara and Sensation in our inventory.