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.

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 ...

Dwarf Korean lilac is hardy to 35 degrees below zero. It reaches a mature height of 4-6 feet and blooms mid-season with clusters of red-purple buds that open to dainty, lilac-pink flowers.

Choose disease resistant plants, when available. The following lilac varieties were found to be resistant over a four-year trial: Donald Wyman, Royalty, Superba, Miss Kim, Edmund Boisier, Victor ...

Pruning is never a 100% guarantee that a plant will thrive afterward, but I’ve rarely killed anything by pruning, no matter how drastically, if the tree or shrub was healthy before.

It can serve as a foundational plant in beds and borders, ... Usually priced at £79.99, this dwarf lilac tree can now be yours for the discounted price of £59.99 courtesy of this offer.

The Arnold Arboretum’s annual Lilac Sunday will welcome visitors on Mother's Day to view its more than 400 lilac plants. The arboretum’s hundreds of lilacs are in full bloom on Mother’s Day.