Lilac

Common lilac (Syringa vulgaris)

📷Common lilac is part of the Syringa genus and its scientific name is Syringa vulgaris. The vulgaris part of this plant's botanical name means 'common'. This plant is generally loved for the powerful fragrance of its flowers. While older varieties have a fairly short bloom period, some new varieties bloom for a long period or even are reblooming. May not bloom in zones higher then 7, people in warmer zones should look into warm tolerant varieties or plant an alternative. Botanical Name: Syringa vulgaris 'Krasavitsa Moskovy' (Beauty of Moscow) Common Name: Lilac Form: Woody shrub Root System: Fibrous Sun Exposure: Partial Shade/Full Sun Height/Habit: 12 - 15', rounded shape Spread: 6' - 12' Spacing: 6' - 12' Hardiness Zone: 3 - 7 (-40 degrees F) Flowering Date: Spring. Duration: Several weeks. Unique Characteristics: This is one of the most beautiful of lilacs - perfectly formed, large, double, pure white flowers which are pink in bud form showy, dense flowering panicles. Very hardy and weather resistant. Has the most dense flower clusters of any lilac. This variety has a good growth habit and is outstanding wherever it is planted. The lovely, strongly fragrant plumes of flowers cover the plant and the soft bicolored effect of the pink buds against the pure, glistening white flowers is very attractive. The foliage is a rich green with a lot of substance to it. A certain winner with all these attributes. Grows about 8" - 12" a year Flower Color: White - Pink in bud - with pink cast to blooms when fully open. Flower Form: Double flowers forms 5"- 8" panicles. Foliage Type: Pale green, heart shaped leaves, 4" - 5". Fragrance: Very fragrant. Resistance: Very good to P & D problems Pruning: To shape as needed, after flowering. Pruning Time: After flowering Soil Requirement: Well drained garden soil enriched with humus.

Notes

Summer 2014

Holy hell! They survived! I had written the Moscow Lilacs off but they've come back stronger that ever. Am excited to see how they do now!

Summer 2013

Planted 2 new Moscow Lilacs along the back of the house. They're not doing much right now but hopefully they'll pick up soon. Update - Damned Rabbits have attacked the Lilacs - I'm so upset. Who knew rabbits would destroy trees?

Summer 2012

:( Lilac didn't survive the winter. Not pleased, but it wasn't in a great spot. Will do better next time.

Summer 2010

Love, love, love this little tree. Flowers are beautiful and amazingly fragrant. Our tree is getting hammered by the crosswinds though and looks like it's not going to last much longer. Will definitely be adding more of these once the fence goes up (and the wind is diverted).

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