I have a yellow lilac, and I mean YELLOW! I have had it at least 15 years and now it is at least 20 feet tall. There have never been any suckers produced off of it . It has 2 trunks.I haven't found anything like it on the internet. I've seen what they say have pale yellow flowers, but these are really yellow. I don't remember where I got it. I will post a couple pictures that were taken a few years ago. I would like to know if anyone has ever seen or had one and also, how I go about getting starts from it.
Thank you in advance for any help.
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I agree cuttings would the method for propagating. Also I think what you have is the French ‘Primrose’ lilac. It should have the lovely lilac fragrance, and all descriptions say that older shrubs will produce more intense yellow flowers. So your propagated babies will likely only produce the paler yellow flowers at first.
Lilac Propagation | Lilac Propagation by Cuttings
https://sites.psu.edu/lilacpropagation/ ... opagation/
It does say lilacs are difficult and it will take 6-8 weeks to root/start growing roots. Pay attention to what part of the branches to take cuttings from. It doesn’t specifically mention but they should be this years new growths *that did not bloom* — branches that bloomed have spent energy into flowering and are tired.
Good luck!
....also.... I forgot to look and it’s too tiresome to do on the iPhone, but consider propagating by GROUND LAYERING — this takes time (won’t know until next year if it worked or not) and only small number can be started at a time, but not much effort. I’ve described the process on the forum before so you might search for that thread using the forum search.
Lilac cuttings will need properly prepared rooting medium, not water. There are other sources describing how to, but I prefer university horticultural sites which tends to be more thorough. Try this one:Lilac 'Primrose' - DeGroot
https://www.degroot-inc.com/product/lilac-primrose/
Lilac, ‘Primrose’ – this is a rare buttery-yellow Lilac that is much sought after but seldom found. The color actually deepens & grows more intense with age. ‘Primrose’ is beloved in Europe but hard to find here in the States. Exceptionally fragrant blooms are superb for cutting and the perfume will fill your whole house!
Lilac Propagation | Lilac Propagation by Cuttings
https://sites.psu.edu/lilacpropagation/ ... opagation/
It does say lilacs are difficult and it will take 6-8 weeks to root/start growing roots. Pay attention to what part of the branches to take cuttings from. It doesn’t specifically mention but they should be this years new growths *that did not bloom* — branches that bloomed have spent energy into flowering and are tired.
Good luck!
....also.... I forgot to look and it’s too tiresome to do on the iPhone, but consider propagating by GROUND LAYERING — this takes time (won’t know until next year if it worked or not) and only small number can be started at a time, but not much effort. I’ve described the process on the forum before so you might search for that thread using the forum search.
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Propagating a plant is a fun experiment and project. I first got into amateur horticulture and gardening when I found out you could grow clones of African violets from rooting their leaves — back in high school, and startedexperimenting with my Mom’s plants.
You could also try airlayering if you are type to go out and monitor during the summer — I usually only airlayer plants indoors. I’ve never used this particular product — but I have had varying success by the very basic, wrap with sphagnam moss and plastic wrap/bag method, as well as diy made with plastic water and soda bottles.
I’ll post this link since this is where I first saw one of these, but it’s available from other gardening supply sources, etc. as well.
Standard Rooter Pots | Plant Rooting System | Kinsman Garden
https://www.kinsmangarden.com/product/S ... ooter-Pots
You could also try airlayering if you are type to go out and monitor during the summer — I usually only airlayer plants indoors. I’ve never used this particular product — but I have had varying success by the very basic, wrap with sphagnam moss and plastic wrap/bag method, as well as diy made with plastic water and soda bottles.
I’ll post this link since this is where I first saw one of these, but it’s available from other gardening supply sources, etc. as well.
Standard Rooter Pots | Plant Rooting System | Kinsman Garden
https://www.kinsmangarden.com/product/S ... ooter-Pots
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