🌸 Lilac
Syringa vulgaris
Tough and fragrant, lilac is planted October to March and blooms in April-May. Golden rule: prune only right after flowering — never in winter.
The calendar at a glance
| J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D | |
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| Pruning | ||||||||||||
| Flowering |
When to plant lilacs?
Plant lilacs from October to March.
When to prune lilacs?
Prune lilacs in June.
When does lilacs flower?
Flowering runs in April and May.
The tips that matter
- Prune in June, never in winter: next spring's flowers form in summer on the new wood.
- Remove spent flower heads before they set seed — the shrub gains vigour.
- Pull up suckers at the base of grafted plants: they starve the noble variety.
Your garden tells you what to do
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