Toward the middle to the end of spring the unmistakable scent of lilacs begins to fill the air. A staple of cottage gardens, they have an aura of nostalgia with a sweet scent touched with subtle hints ...

Short on space but still dreaming of lilac scent? This compact Palibin lilac brings purple bloom and cottage charm to even the tiniest UK gardens. The scent of lilac in late spring is hard to beat, ...

Dear Helen: I recently noticed a lovely shrub in a neighbourhood garden. It was roughly vase-shaped, around 150 cm tall, and covered in pale lilac flowers. The shrub’s growth was very dense. I’d love ...

The area’s largest lilac sale in Lombard, the Lilac Village, will be held on Thursday, May 7, from noon until sold out. You may choose from 16 different bush lilacs and two lilac trees of varying ...

Q: I see some plant tags say “standard” on species like lilac, rose and hydrangea. What does that mean? A: When a shrub that is normally multi-stemmed and rounded/mounding in its growth habit is ...