Lilacs or 'Syringa' plants and species are a popular deciduous shrub to small tree with fragrant flowers foung growing in many Australian gardens. Pruning of lilac bushes can be carried out after flowering, light pruning maintains shape. Lilac varieties include: Syringa vulgaris, S. x hyacinthiflora, S. x prestoniae, S. reticulata, S. pekinensis, S. x chinensis, S. pinnatifolia, S. x 'Albida', French Lilac, Russian Lilac, Fragrant lilac. Nurseries, Mail Order Nurseries, Specialist Nurseries,Retail Nurseries, Wholesale Nurseries, Garden Centers, Plant Nurseries and Australian Export Nurseries.
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Lilac Plant Profile and Growing Hints

Lilac have a strong scent that carries in warmer climates to fill the garden with a wonderful perfume.

Lilacs prefer a humus rich moist, but well drained soil. They do well in full sun and once establiched are relatively maintenance free.

Mulch lilacs well and water deeply during very dry spells.

Old Lilac bushes or trees may need some sever pruning if they have been neglected, try removing all dead and damaged wood to staart with and then remove 1/3 of the remaining stems, start with the oldest. Over 3-4 years you will have a healthy rejuvinated Lilac.

Dwarf cultivars are also available, (picture right)
Dwarf Lilac


Lilac trees and Plants are available for sale from the following participating nurseries
TESSELAAR BULBS
357 Monbulk Road SILVAN VIC 3795
Phone: 03 9737 9811 Fax: 03 9737 9706
Offering you Australia's largest range of guaranteed garden worthy bulbs, plants and perennials. Visit the Tesselaar website for growing guides, free full colour catalogue or to purchase direct.

MISTYDOWNS
P O Box 398 Creswick Vic 3363
Phone 03 5345 2847 Fax 03 5345 1200
Retail & Mail Order Specialist Growers of Heritage Roses, Unusual Perennials, Tree and Herbaceous Peonies. Mail order and Nursery Sales. Over 1000 immages on our Web site.
  WEB: www.mistydowns.com.au


YAMINA RARE PLANTS
'Justly famous for rare and unusual plants'
Large range of Abies and Dwarf abies from Don & Peter Teese
25 Moores Rd Monbulk VIC 3793
PH (03) 9756 6335 FAX  (03) 9752 0308

  WEB: www.yaminarareplants.com.au

BLERICK TREE FARM
55 McDougal Rd Neerim South Victoria 3831
phone: (03) 56281507
Grower of advanced ornamental trees and garden designs and concept plans. Direct from the farm gate to your property combined with specialist knowledge and outstanding service. Be spoilt for choice with over 4000 plants.
 
WEB: www.dialatree.com.au


 


Lilac Plant and species for : Sydney (New South Wales - NSW), Brisbane (Queensland - QLD), Melbourne Victoria VIC), Adelaide (South Australia - SA), Perth (Western Australia - WA), Hobart (Tasmania - TAS), Darwin (Northern Territory - NT) and Canberra (ACT)