These are your standard, old-school lilacs that mature to at least 8’ in height and are typically as wide as they are tall. Common purple lilacs and their cultivars are excellent choices for the shrub border, as an individual specimen plant, or as a centerpiece in a large island bed. In areas with poor air flow or more shade than sun, Powdery Mildew can be a problem. However, in the right spot these shrubs shine for their fragrant blooms and dense foliage. Prune immediately after flowering for best blooms the next year.
Height: 8-10 feet
Spread: 10-12 feet
Flower Color: Purple
Note: Your standard purple lilac, just like grandma had.
Height: 8-10 feet
Width: 10-12 feet
Flower Color: Deep violet
Note: Single flowers, silvery blush on reverse side of petals gives a two-toned effect.
Height: 8-12 feet
Width: 6-7 feet
Flower Color: Pink and blue, two-toned
Note: Double flowers, slightly more upright than other cultivars.
Height: 8-10 feet
Width: 10-12 feet
Flower Color: Magenta
Note: Double flowers
Height: 8-10 feet
Width: 10-12 feet
Flower Color: Dark purple
Note: Single flowers
Height: 8-10 feet
Width: 10-12 feet
Flower Color: Rich purple
Note: Single flowers, prolific bloomer
Height: 8-10 feet
Width: 10-12 feet
Flower Color: Maroon with white petal edges
Note: Single flowers
Height: 8-10 feet
Width: 10-12 feet
Flower Color: Light blue
Note: Single flowers, pink buds before bloom
Height: 8-10 feet
Width: 10-12 feet
Flower Color: Dark purple
Note: Selected in 1883, a reliable cultivar.