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Lilacs are one of my favorite flowers to grow and they thrive well in Illinois, particularly in Zone 5a. In this article, I will share with you the best varieties of lilacs to grow in Illinois. Firstly, the common lilac or Syringa vulgaris is a classic choice for any garden.
Sep 17, 2024 · Ever stood in your Illinois garden, wondering when to plant those lilac bushes? Let me share my tips with you. Lilacs thrive during cooler temperatures, making spring and fall the best times to get them into the ground.
Jun 14, 2023 · In general, lilac will bloom: 3 to 4 years after starting lilac from seed; 3 years after planting lilac in your yard; If you want to learn WHEN ANY Flower will bloom in Illinois, head over to HERE and just type in the flower you want to grow.
Oct 4, 2024 · A lilac blooming in autumn is unusual unless you have planted one of the new varieties bred to bloom once in the spring and then again during late summer or early fall. When plants behave in unexpected ways, it is often a symptom of unusual growing conditions.
- Where and How to Plant Lilacs
- How to Care For Established Lilacs
- Dynamite Lilac Displays
Choose a Well-Drained, Sunny Spot
Plant lilacs during spring or fall in a sunny, open spot that drains well. Good airflow around the plants helps prevent mildew and blight.
Dig Deep
Each lilac plant needs a hole as deep as its container and a foot wider. Space plants 10–15 feet apart (or 6 feet when planting a hedge).
How to Feed
Mix a dose of rose food or slow-release, low-nitrogen fertilizer into the soil. Set the plant in the hole, fill halfway with enriched soil, then water. Repeat.
When to Prune
Plan to prune just afterthe flowers fade in the spring. How you prune this year affects next year, as lilacs set their buds on last year's wood. The best time is right after the last flower turns crispy brown. Remove each flower stalk and unruly branches that are too tall or floppy. Then stop. If you prune in spring before the lilac blooms, you will get few or no flowers.
How to Maintain
For most shrubs, an optimal mix is nine to 15 stems of varying ages making the base. When suckers pop up, nurture three sturdy shoots and cut off the rest.
How to Revive
Rejuvenate an overgrown shrub by removing one-third of the oldest and thickest stems every year for three years. This will help spur new growth and bigger blossoms.
When to Collect Lilacs
Head out early in the morning to collect lilacs, when the blooms are full of moisture and at their freshest.
Where to Make Cuts
Snip part-budded, part-bloomed stems the length you want, making cuts just above where the leaves join the stem.
Prepare for Display
Indoors, re-snip the stems at an angle and strip off any leaves that could touch (and then contaminate) the water.
- Mary Beaumont
Learn how to plant, grow, and prune your lilacs, one of the most carefree spring-flowering shrubs and provide a sweet, haunting fragrance, too!
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4 days ago · The following are some of the common lilacs you will find at the Garden: 'Monroe' BLUE SKIES®, developed by the Monrovia Nursery, has pale-blue fragrant blossoms that emerge from rosy violet buds. 'Little Boy Blue' is a dwarf form that bears abundant sky-blue fragrant blooms in spring.
