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Apr 17, 2024 · Lilac standards can be planted directly into the borders of a cottage garden or grown in attractive terracotta pots. This adorable dwarf lilac reaches a maximum height of 4.9' or 1.5 meters and a spread of 60 cm (24"). It grows easily in full sun on average, well-drained, dry to medium moisture soil.
Variety Sensation. Zone Zone 3. Mature Size 8-10'H x 6-8'W. Bloom Time Midspring. Plant Type Deciduous Shrub. Flower Color Purple Edged in White. Our most popular lilac. Exquisite single purple florets edged in white. The picotee edge is quite striking, and it is, well, sensational.
May 10, 2022 · Take your new lilac out of its pot and settle it on to the compost so that the soil at the top of its roots is 1-2in (2.5-5cm) below the rim of the planter. Fill with more fresh soil, firm well, water again with liquid feed, then mulch with bark. When growing lilac in a pot, mulch the container to retain moisture.
Feb 25, 2022 · Remove the plant from the container and place it in the hole, spreading out the roots. Back-fill with soil mixed with compost and water well. Clear a 2- to 3-foot area around the base and apply a loose layer of mulch to the area, keeping the mulch from touching the bark to prevent insect borers.
Sensation French Lilac (Syringa) - 3 Gallon Pot. Winner of the prestigious Award of Garden Merit by the Royal Horticultural Society, 'Sensation' is a French Lilac featuring abundant, large clusters of sweetly fragrant, bicolor reddish-purple flowers with every petal edged in white. The flowers are so profuse they nearly cover the plant and are ...
Syringa × prestoniae ‘Miss Canada’. sih-RING-ah ex press-TONE-ee-ay. This hardy, late-flowering hybrid bears perfumed rose-pink buds opening to pink flowers. It forms a shrub 10 feet high by 8 feet wide. Noteworthy Characteristics Reddish blooms which appear later than common lilacs. Care Grow in reasonably fertile, well-drained soil in ...
Lilac bushes typically grow at a moderate pace, adding around 6 to 12 inches of new growth each year. Factors like soil quality, sunlight exposure, and pruning practices can influence their growth rate. Stay tuned as we delve into the specifics of nurturing your lilac shrubs for optimal growth and blooming.
