common lilac
Syringa vulgaris 'Wedgwood Blue'
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Layering Propagation,Cutting,Grafting Propagation,Division,Seed Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
3 - 7
Flowers:
Lavender-blue single Flowers
Sun:
Full sun
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Low
Care Level:
Moderate
watering
For best results, the Common Lilac (Syringa vulgaris 'Wedgwood Blue') should be watered deeply once per week during the growing season (April-August). During these times, it should be given 1-2 inches of water. Throughout the remainder of the year, it should only be watered when necessary - when the soil is dry to the touch about 2 inches below the surface. It's important to avoid over-watering, as this can lead to root rot.
sunlight
Common lilac thrive best in full sun, which amounts to 6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day; however, they can also tolerate some partial shade. The best time of day to receive sunlight is in the morning and early afternoon; this will give the plant ample time to absorb energy early and prepare it for the night ahead.
pruning
Common lilac should be pruned in late winter while the plant is still dormant. Prune out dead or diseased wood first, and then remove any branches that are crossing or growing inward. Prune off 1/3 the previous year's growth, cutting back to a healthy bud or main branch. When finished, the shrub should be smaller and fuller than before it was pruned.
