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Planting
Commonly, you would buy nursery-grown plants for placement
around the house and garden. They should be 2–4' tall—big
enough to withstand transplanting. You can also buy larger
plants that are balled and burlapped.
The
best time to plant lilacs is in the fall after the leaves
have dropped but before the ground freezes. You can plant
lilacs in the spring before the buds start to unfold, but
spring periods are short and transplanting at this time is
recommended only in areas with severe winters. Lilacs planted
in the fall usually have a better chance to survive because
new roots get a head start in the spring before the shrub
leafs out.
Lilacs
grow best in an open area that offers good drainage. They
need room, and thrive where exposed to sun and wind. A hillside
or slope in full sun is ideal, but they will grow in most
garden settings.
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| The
cheerful, rosy hue of the S. x hyacinthiflora. |
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