Lilac shrubs might not be the first species that comes to mind when thinking about the best shrubs for containers, but many ...

To grow a dwarf lilac successfully in a container, choose a large one (24 inches in diameter) with plenty of drainage holes, as these plants don't appreciate having wet feet.

Growing Lilac in Your Backyard: Plant Care Tips. Attract butterflies, bees, and birds with easy-to-grow lilac. By. ... You can find dwarf varieties like the Bloomerang that only reach 4-5 feet.

Last summer, we planted two small lilac bushes. Having grown up with lots of lilacs, I'm delighted to have them again. ... There are hybrids that grow large, too, and dwarf types.

These are large shrubs reaching 12- to 15-feet-tall with dark green leaves and an upright growth habit. ... “Miss Kim” is probably the best known dwarf lilac on the market.

One of the most fragrant plants comes in this dwarf version: George’s Plant Pick of the Week Published: May. 30, 2020, 8:00 a.m. This is lilac 'Red Pixie' in full bloom in May.

Q: I see some plant tags say “standard” on species like lilac, rose and hydrangea. What does that mean? A: When a shrub that is normally multi-stemmed and rounded/mounding in its growth habit ...

The dwarf Korean lilac (Syringa meyeri) and the compact form of the dwarf Korean lilac (Syringa meyeri palibin) have both been billed as growing to only 5 feet tall. Since plants can't read, they ...

We love our lilacs, but they aren't often considered good companions to other shrubs and perennials in the mixed border, because they grow into large shrubs too difficult to manage in small spaces ...

Take, for instance, Syringa x ‘Penda,’ a fragrant, dwarf lilac that blooms repeatedly through the summer. If you do prune this dwarf lilac, there’s no ladder involved.

Lilac vine is native to Australia, where gardeners like to call it “false sarsaparilla” or “native lilac.” It reminds some of us in the Valley of the wisterias we left ...