Lilacs Blooms About to Burst

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Mid-April Lilacs in the nursery are budded and about to open into full fragrant blooms!

They thrive in full sun, needing at least six hours of direct light each day to produce their best blooms. They prefer well-drained soil and tend to do especially well in slightly alkaline conditions. When first planted, regular watering is important to help them establish strong roots, but once mature, most lilacs are quite drought-tolerant.

To keep your lilacs healthy and blooming year after year, prune them just after flowering—this encourages new growth and ensures you don’t accidentally cut off next season’s flower buds. 

‘Sensation’ Lilac

  • Striking bi-color blooms: deep purple petals with crisp white edges

  • Grows 8–10 feet tall and wide

  • Excellent for borders, hedges, or as a specimen plant

  • Strong fragrance and classic lilac charm
     


‘Pocahontas’ Lilac

  • Early blooming with rich reddish-purple flowers

  • Reaches about 8 feet tall

  • Great for extending the lilac season with earlier color

  • Upright habit and strong floral scent


‘Palibin’ – Dwarf Korean Lilac

  • Compact size: 4–5 feet tall and wide

  • Lavender-pink flowers with strong fragrance

  • Rounded, tidy growth habit

  • Ideal for small gardens, foundation plantings, and containers

‘Boomerang’ Lilac

  • Reblooms in late summer to early fall after spring flush

  • Stays small: about 4–5 feet tall and wide

  • Dense, bushy form with classic lilac scent

  • Low-maintenance and long-lasting bloom season


‘Jeflady’ – Little Lady™ Lilac

  • Soft pink blooms and a compact 4–5 foot form

  • Strong fragrance and excellent disease resistance

  • Perfect for modern landscapes and small-space gardens

  • Great pollinator plant and beautiful as a cut flower