After an initial stunning show in spring, Bloomerang lilacs take a rest until late summer, when they rebloom until the first frost. With a pleasing round shape at a compact size, Bloomerang lilac trees are a perfect addition to any garden. Bloomerang lilac trees are more compact than other lilacs, growing to a small stature of feet tall with a foot spread, giving them a pleasant, round shape.
Their veined leaves are deep green for most of the year and turn yellow in fall and grow on long, arched branches. Bloomerang lilac trees have distinctive, 4-petaled, inch deep lilac-purple flowers that bloom starting in May, take a pause through June, and bloom again from July through the first frost of the year. USDA Hardiness Zones indicate the parts of the country where trees grow best, based on minimum winter temperatures in each region. Bloomerang lilac trees flourish in Zones , doing exceptionally well in the north.
They require a period of cold weather in order to bloom. Bloomerang lilac trees should be planted in areas that have well-drained soil and, ideally, full sunlight. You can plant these trees almost any time of year except for winter, but spring is recommended.
Pull any weeds and remove any turfgrass and debris from the area, then dig a hole that is twice the width of your root ball.
My lilac is about 5 years old and has never bloomed and although it has grown, not as it should have. I would say it is about 3 to 4 foot high for a 5 year old bush. I planted it where i had removed an above ground pool and was wondering if the sand that was used to level the pool on installation could be the reason. I don't see any sand, so it has worked it's way into the dirt. Any suggestions? I am trying to find out what is going on with my old fashion lilac.
I started it from a sapling about 15 years. It has four off shoots that are probably 10 years old. This year the flowers again where huge and gorgeous. But I have now noticed the density of the leaves is really sparse they are yellowing with some brown spots. I don't know what to do. I planted seedlings 3 yrs ago, some are 6' tall and some 3' tall, I haven't pruned them yet and haven't had any flowers yet, should I prune them back a little will that help?
Thank you Frank. Are you fertilizing these plants? Too much nitrogen will favor leaf formation over flowers. Do not fertilize. They do like soil with a pH of 6. Do a soil test—even a simple one—and see if the pH is within the range. Skip to main content. You are here Gardening » Growing Guides.
By Catherine Boeckmann. Huge blooms, wonderful scent. Wally Patrick. Lilacs thrive in fertile, humus-rich, well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil at a pH near 7. If your soil is in poor condition, add compost to enrich. Learn more about soil amendments and preparing soil for planting. For strong bloom, lilacs require full sun—at least 6 hours—or they will not flower well.
Make sure the site drains well. Plant in either spring or fall, although the latter is preferred. Your sucker will look pathetic at first but just dig a hole, backfill it with soil, and stick the sucker in. Then water and wait. Transplanting lilacs from a nursery is also easy.
Set the plant 2 or 3 inches deeper than it grew in the nursery, and work topsoil in around the roots. Water in. Then fill in the hole with more topsoil. Space multiple lilac bushes 5 to 15 feet apart, depending on the variety. Each spring, apply a layer of compost under the plant, followed by mulch to retain moisture and control weeds. Water during the summer if rainfall is less than 1 inch per week. They can handle a handful of in late winter, but no more.
After your lilac bush has finished blooming, spread some lime and well-rotted manure around the base. Trim the bush to shape it, and remove suckers at the same time.
If you prune later in the summer, you may be removing the wood. Every year after bloom, remove any dead wood. Prune out the oldest canes down to the ground. Remove the small suckers. Cut back weak branches to a strong shoot. Water weekly in dry conditions, more often in extreme heat. Too little water can result in wilting or distorted leaves. Seeds can be sown in spring. Seeds taken from specific cultivars may not come true from seed.
In early summer, shoots from the base of the trunk can be used to propagate not recommended for grafted varieties. Dig down at the base of the trunk and cut away the shoot, being sure to include some roots. Pests such as scale , borers, leaf miners, and thrips can be a nuisance as well. Blooms in spring and again mid-summer through fall.
Good powdery mildew resistance. Compact variety suitable for containers. Highly fragrant and a heavy bloomer, this lilac also has excellent disease resistance. An improved version of the classic 'Miss Kim', this dwarf, compact lilac can be enjoyed in the smallest of spaces. And, it's dark purple blooms don't fade to white. You should plant your new tree or shrub in the spring or fall. Lilacs prefer soils whose pH is neutral or slightly alkaline. Fertilize using a fertilizer that is rich in phosphorus and potassium in early spring.
It is recommended to prune your plant right after it has finished flowering. At the same time, remove old, diseased or dead branches. If you also remove wilted blooms, you will allow your lilac to flower even more the following spring. There are several harmful diseases and parasites that plague lilacs.
The most common include: bacterial blight, powdery mildew, leafminer and Spanish fly. Did you know lilacs and buddleias, also called "butterfly bush", are often mistaken for each other? Lilacs have a greater resistance to cold than buddleias. Buddleias grow much faster than lilacs and they can reach up to eight feet in a single season.
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