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aka Lilac

Rated as one of the best and used for commercial picking. The massive panicles are single and coloured a rich, lilac-red in October, changing to a softer lilac in November. Highly fragrant. Plant in sun or part shade in deeply worked soil. Side dress with Lime annually. Deciduous.

Any pruning should be done immediately after flowering. AKA 'Glory of Horstenstein'.

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aka Lilac

Lilac. Create a 'Sensation' in your spring garden with this striking Lilac that has panicles of purple flowers that are edged delicately in white. The fragrant blooms appear in mid spring and are followed by rich green foliage. Plant in a sunny, well drained spot and side-dress with Lime annually. Deciduous.

Do any pruning of your Lilac tree immediately after flowering.

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aka Lilac

Highly regarded overseas and just as popular here this cultivar is very consistent and reliable. The wine red, single flowers are carried in large, slim trusses up to 30cm long. Plant in sun to light shade in deep well worked soil. Side dress with lime occasionally. Deciduous.

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aka Lilac

Sweetheart is a very unusual lilac with double, deep dusky-pink buds which open to a lovely pastel pink, making a striking contrast. Highly fragrant. Plant in sun or part shade in deeply worked soil. Side dress with Lime annually. Deciduous.

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aka Lilac

With dark green, rounded to oval and leathery leaves emerging in Spring, it is hardy and free flowering with large single white flowers richly scented on upright clusters of pyramidal panicles.

Lilacs are best blended amongst other plants where their colourful and fragrant blooms may be appreciated through spring.