Lilac shrubs might not be the first species that comes to mind when thinking about the best shrubs for containers, but many ...

To grow a dwarf lilac successfully in a container, choose a large one (24 inches in diameter) with plenty of drainage holes, as these plants don't appreciate having wet feet.

Magnolia, especially the southern grandiflora species (7-9), is another highly aromatic shrub or tree that puts forth large, ...

Dwarf lilacs grow to about 3 feet tall and wide with flowers in shades of pink and purple often with a spicy fragrance. Varieties include Baby Kim, Minuet and Dwarf Korean.

If your lilacs have just a stray bloom they are probably confused as to what time of year it really is. It’s kind of like when we have a holiday on a Monday, and we are off by a day all week.

A better lilac to look for at nurseries this month is the dwarf “Miss Kim” or one of the reblooming lilacs like “Josie” that flowers twice a year.

A better lilac to look for at nurseries this month is the dwarf “Miss Kim” or one of the reblooming lilacs like “Josie” that flowers twice a year.

Yes, lilacs are prized for their large fragrant flower petals composed of many individual florets. Some of these even have a double form to make them even showier. The Arnold Arboretum features ...

Most are formed by grafting the shrubby Dwarf Korean Lilac onto the trunk of a related lilac, such as Japanese Tree Lilac, to produce a lollypop-shaped miniature tree. The graft is usually 3 or 4 ...

"These are dwarf lilacs," Boyce said. "In fact, that one just blossomed now. I hadn't seen that earlier." Boyce's lilacs come in all different colors: reds, blues, pinks, purples.