Bring the Classic Fragrance of Lilacs to Your Garden

The lilac bush (Syringa vulgaris) is celebrated for its intoxicating fragrance and beautiful purple/lavender flowers. This potted plant, standing at 20-30 inches tall, is ready to transform your garden into a fragrant haven. The Syringa vulgaris is a classic choice for adding beauty and charm to any landscape.

Our lilac bushes are grown in a soil-less mix and shipped fully rooted in a 5-inch pot, eliminating the shock often associated with bareroot or dug plants. This ensures a healthy and vigorous start for your new shrub. Enjoy free shipping and the convenience of having this stunning plant delivered directly to your door. These are great to use as a screen or hedge.

Benefits of Growing Lilac Bushes:

• Unmatched Fragrance: The sweet, floral scent fills the air, creating a delightful sensory experience.
• Attracts Pollinators: The flowers are a magnet for honeybees, butterflies, and birds, enhancing your garden’s ecosystem.
• Versatile Use: Perfect as a flowering specimen, screen, or hedge, adding both beauty and privacy to your landscape.
• Beautiful Cut Flowers: Enjoy the beauty indoors by cutting the fragrant blooms for stunning floral arrangements.
• Easy to Grow: Thrives in USDA Zones 3-8 and adapts to various soil conditions.

Our lilacs may be pruned to fit in a 48″ box for shipping. Plants will be shipped with leaves in spring and summer and dormant without leaves in fall and winter. We can ship to all states. We can not ship these trees to PO Boxes, AK, HI or US Territories without a freight surcharge.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How big will this lilac bush get? The Syringa vulgaris can grow to a height of 8-15 feet and a spread of 6-12 feet at maturity, depending on growing conditions and pruning.
2. What kind of soil does it need? Lilacs prefer well-drained soil with a neutral to slightly alkaline pH.
3. How much sun does a lilac bush need? For the best flowering, plant your lilac bush in a location that receives at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day.
4. When is the best time to plant a lilac bush? The ideal time to plant a lilac bush is in the spring or fall, allowing the roots to establish before extreme temperatures set in.
5. How often should I water my lilac bush? Water regularly, especially during dry periods, but avoid overwatering. Once established, lilacs are relatively drought-tolerant.