14 Beautiful Types Of Lilac

Nearly all of these flowering woody plants are exceptionally hardy, easy to grow, and long-lived, requiring very little maintenance except for pruning to keep plants to a manageable size. Pruning is done immediately after flowers have faded. Lilacs thrive and produce the most blooms when they are planted in full sun. Lilacs typically bloom in mid- to late spring, though the bloom time varies slightly, depending on the species and variety. The lush clusters of flowers generally range in hue from pink to deep purple, but various cultivars offer other color options. Thanks to centuries of breeding efforts by professionals and hobbyists alike, lilacs are suitable for virtually every full sun garden. Here are 14 gorgeous lilacs to consider for your landscape.

Native Area: Europe, eastern AsiaUSDA Growing Zones: 3–7Height: 9–12 feetSun Exposure: Full sun

Native Area: Europe, eastern AsiaUSDA Growing Zones: 3–7Height: 8–10 feetSun Exposure: Full

Native Area: Europe, eastern AsiaUSDA Growing Zones: 3–7Height: 4–6 feetSun Exposure: Full

Native Area: Europe, eastern AsiaUSDA Growing Zones: 3–7Height: 10-12 feetSun Exposure: Full

Native Area: Europe, eastern AsiaUSDA Growing Zones: 3–7Height: 8–12 feetSun Exposure: Full

Native Area: Europe, eastern AsiaUSDA Growing Zones: 4–7Height: 8–10 feetSun Exposure: Full

Native Area: Europe, Eastern AsiaUSDA Growing Zones: 3–7Height: 8–10 feetSun Exposure: Full

Native Area: Europe, eastern AsiaUSDA Growing Zones: 3–7Height: 8–15 feetSun Exposure: Full

Native Area: Nursery hybridUSDA Growing Zones: 3-8Height: 10-12 feetSun Exposure: Full

Native Area: Nursery hybridUSDA Growing Zones: 3–7Height: 6-8 feetSun Exposure: Full

Native Area: discovered growing in a garden near Beijing, ChinaUSDA Growing Zones: 3–7Height: 4-5 feetSun Exposure: Full

Native Area: China, KoreaUSDA Growing Zones: 3–8Height: 4–9 feetSun Exposure: Full

Native Area: China, KoreaUSDA Growing Zones: 4–6Height: 5–7 feetSun Exposure: Full

Native Area: Nursery hybrid; parent species are native to China and KoreaUSDA Growing Zones: 3–7Height: 4–6 feetSun Exposure: Full