#Lilac hedge farm how to#

Lilacs thrive in fertile, humus-rich, well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil (at a pH near 7.0). However, there are early-, mid-, and late-season lilacs, which, when grown together, ensure a steady bloom for at least 6В weeks. In northern states, lilacs bloom for about 2 weeks from mid- to late spring. Individual flowers can be single orВ double. While the blooms are usually lilac/purple in color (from very pale to very dark), there are also lilac varieties in white and cream and even pink and yellow. The fragrant flowers are good for cutting and attractive toВ butterflies. The common lilac grows between 8 and 12 feet tall, depending on the variety.

This deciduous multi-stemmed shrub (or small tree) has aboutВ 10 canes and produces flowers at eye-level. In fact, lilacs are so tough that they can grow for 100+ years, often outliving the homes they were plantedВ around. The common lilac, Syringa vulgaris, is well-loved for its toughness, reliability, and fragrance.

#Lilac hedge farm how to#

Did you know that 2022 is the вЂњYear of the Lilac,вЂќ according to the National Gardening Bureau? They are among the most carefree spring-flowering shrubs for your landscape and provide a sweet, haunting fragrance, too! Learn how to take plant, grow, and prune yourВ lilacs.