Keeping my lilac bush in check
I love my main lilac bush but the roots go everywhere and into my other flower gardens, no matter how far away from the lilacs they are. Is there a way to keep shooters from spreading all over the place?
Hi Junebug,
Lilcacs need alot of space to grow properly and flower well, especially if you don't have a dwarf selection. From the International Lilac Society:
https://lilacs.freeservers.com//lilac_tips.html
Newt
Lilcacs need alot of space to grow properly and flower well, especially if you don't have a dwarf selection. From the International Lilac Society:
https://lilacs.freeservers.com//lilac_tips.html
You might want to consider moving it. Lilacs grow by suckers, and if you are doing alot of pruning to try and keep it small, that could be causing more suckering. You can also read at the above site about pruning and rejuvenation.Site Planning
The location where your lilacs will go and grow should be chosen with care. Avoid wind swept areas for the vulgaris type lilacs. They do not stand well to this situation. Lilacs generally require a 100 sq. ft. area per plant to properly grow to their potential. Crowding lilacs will only make them grow tall and flower at the top of the plant.
Newt