Common lilac (Syringa vulgaris)
Care, watering, light and tips for Common lilac on Floravia.
Quick facts
- Family: Oleaceae
- Difficulty: Easy to care for
- Watering: every 7 days
- Light: Partial shade
- Temperature: 10–30 °C
About Common lilac
Syringa vulgaris, commonly known as lilac, is a deciduous shrub or small tree renowned for its fragrant flower clusters in spring. Its blooms, ranging from pure white to deep violet, are a visual and olfactory delight, perfect for hedges, borders, or as a specimen plant in cottage or romantic style gardens.
Native range
Balkans (southeastern Europe)
Care tips
It requires full sun for abundant flowering, at least 6 hours daily. Watering should be regular during the first growing season and dry periods, but avoid waterlogging as it prefers well-drained, organically rich soil. Prune after flowering to maintain shape and encourage new blooms, avoiding severe pruning which can reduce the following year's flowering.