Syringa 'Josee' is a dwarf, reblooming lilac of compact, rounded habit. Heavenly scented, star-like lavender-pink flowers are on display over a long season. Blooming massively in late spring, the blossoms are so profuse that they literally cover the shrub. After a rest period to put on new growth, they repeat bloom sporadically through fall. Repeat flowering is best in cool climates. Will thrive in warmer zones, though southern gardens may only get a flush of rebloom in the fall.

Syringa Bloomerang® Dark Purple is a small, reblooming lilac of compact, rounded habit. Sweetly scented, star-like, dark purple flowers are on display over a long season. Blooming massively in mid-late spring, the blossoms are so profuse that they literally cover the shrub. After a rest period to put on new growth, they repeat bloom from mid-summer through fall. The branches are clothed in rich green, broadly-ovate, small leaves that remain attractive in summer. Noted for its exceptional disease resistance, this reblooming lilac is perfect for foundation plantings, mixed borders, small gardens and containers.

Perfect for small spaces, Syringa Bloomerang® Dwarf Pink is a small, reblooming lilac of extremely compact, rounded habit. Sweetly scented, star-like pure pink flowers are on display over a long season. Blooming massively in late spring, the blossoms are so profuse that they literally cover the shrub. After a rest period to put on new growth, they repeat bloom from mid-summer through fall. The branches are clothed in rich green, broadly-ovate, small leaves that remain attractive in summer. Noted for its exceptional disease resistance, this reblooming lilac is ideal for mixed borders, small gardens and containers.

Perfect for small spaces, Syringa Bloomerang® Dwarf Purple is a small, reblooming lilac of extremely compact, rounded habit. Sweetly scented, star-like purple flowers are on display over a long season. Blooming massively in late spring, the blossoms are so profuse that they literally cover the shrub. After a rest period to put on new growth, they repeat bloom from mid-summer through fall. The branches are clothed in rich green, broadly-ovate, small leaves that remain attractive in summer. Noted for its exceptional disease resistance, this reblooming lilac is ideal for mixed borders, small gardens and containers.

Syringa Bloomerang® Purple is a small, reblooming lilac of compact, rounded habit. Sweetly scented, star-like purple flowers are on display over a long season. Blooming massively in mid-late spring, the blossoms are so profuse that they literally cover the shrub. After a rest period to put on new growth, they repeat bloom from mid-summer through fall. The branches are clothed in rich green, broadly-ovate, small leaves that remain attractive in summer. Noted for its exceptional disease resistance, this reblooming lilac is perfect for foundation plantings, mixed borders, small gardens and containers.

An ideal Korean Lilac for small gardens, Syringa meyeri 'Palibin' is a dense, compact, low-spreading, deciduous shrub that gets covered with a profusion of sweetly-fragrant upright panicles of lilac-pink single flowers in late spring to early summer. Smaller than the species, its broadly-ovate, dark green leaves are extremely resistant to powdery mildew and remain attractive in summer. They take an attractive reddish bronze color in fall, extending the season of interest of this outstanding lilac shrub. One of the most dwarfed or slow growing of all lilacs. Meyer Lilac is especially urban tolerant.

Award-winner Syringa pubescens subsp. microphylla 'Superba' (Littleleaf Lilac) is a bushy, spreading deciduous shrub adorned with loose panicles of fragrant, single, long-tubed, rosy-pink flowers. Blooming in late spring to early summer, this pretty lilac often repeats bloom in summer or early fall. The dense, fine branches are clothed in small, dark green, broadly-ovate leaves that remain attractive in summer. Introduced in 1933, this Littleleaf Lilac enjoys a good resistance to powdery mildew and is considered heat tolerant. One of the most desirable small scented shrubs, it is perfect for sunny mixed borders and flowering hedges.

A low maintenance plant with excellent resistance to powdery mildew, Syringa pubescens subsp. patula 'Miss Kim' is a charming Manchurian lilac which provides interest over three seasons of the year. In late spring, it gets covered with abundant, sweetly fragrant, lavender to ice blue flowers which open from rich purple buds. It also provides good fall color with its dark green foliage turning attractive burgundy shades in the fall. A slow grower of upright, compact, somewhat rounded habit, this lilac is ideal for small gardens.

Award-winner Syringa reticulata 'Ivory Silk' (Japanese Tree Lilac) is a large shrub or small tree with an oval to rounded crown. In early summer, a profusion of huge clusters, 6-12 in. long (15-30 cm), packed with fragrant, tiny creamy-white flowers adorn the tree. Flowering begins at a young age on this sturdy, compact tree. The erect branches are clothed in lanceolate to ovate, dark green leaves that remain attractive in summer. Equally handsome is the lustrous, reddish-brown exfoliating bark with horizontal lenticels, reminiscent of cherry bark. Drought resistant and free of pests and disease.

Noted for its remarkably heavy blooms, Syringa reticulata 'Snowdance' (Japanese Tree Lilac) is a large shrub or small tree with an oval to rounded crown. In early summer, a profusion of huge clusters packed with fragrant, tiny creamy-white flowers adorn the tree. Flowering begins at a young age on this sturdy, compact tree. The erect branches are clothed in lustrous, dark green leaves that remain attractive in summer. Equally handsome is the shiny, reddish-brown exfoliating bark with horizontal lenticels, reminiscent of cherry bark. Drought resistant and free of pests and disease.

Perfect for small gardens, Syringa Tinkerbelle® is a compact, deciduous shrub of upright, rounded habit that gets covered with a profusion of sweetly-fragrant panicles, 3-5 in. long (7-12 cm), of single pink flowers in late spring to early summer. Opening from incredible wine-red flower buds, they last about 3-4 weeks and create a very nice display. The small, broadly-ovate, bright green leaves remain attractive in summer.

Compact, Syringa vulgaris 'Blue Skies' is an upright deciduous shrub with very showy racemes of sweetly fragrant, pale lavender-blue, single flowers in late spring. Opening from lilac-pink buds, the dense, arching panicles cover the shrub in a ravishing bicolor display. The open branches are clothed in light green, heart-shaped leaves that remain attractive in summer. Beautiful in bloom, this French lilac is regarded as one of the best lilacs for warm winter areas. Unlike most lilacs, which require a long period of winter chill for buds to mature and bloom the following spring, Blue Skies needs a light winter chill to put on a great show.

Very floriferous, Syringa x chinensis 'Lilac Sunday' (Chinese Lilac) is a deciduous shrub with showy panicles packed with fragrant, single, pale purple flowers. Blooming in late spring, the abundant blossoms are produced not only at the branch tips, like the common lilac, but also from the lateral buds along the stems, resulting in a lush floral display. Arching under the weight of the abundant blooms, the willowy branches are clothed in fresh green, heart-shaped leaves that remain attractive in summer. Excellent disease resistance. With its cascading blossoms, this Chinese lilac makes a very attractive lilac fountain.

Syringa x hyacinthiflora 'Declaration' (Early Flowering Lilac) is an upright, deciduous shrub with incredibly showy panicles, 15 in. long (37 cm), packed with wonderfully fragrant, single, dark reddish-purple flowers. Blooming in mid spring, about 7-10 days earlier than common lilacs, its abundant blossoms make a dramatic display. The erect, open branches are clothed in fresh green, heart-shaped leaves that remain attractive in summer. Uniform, heavy-blooming, disease-tolerant.

Free-flowering, Syringa x hyacinthiflora 'Excel' (Early Flowering Lilac) is an upright, deciduous shrub with showy panicles packed with fragrant, lilac-lavender single flowers. Blooming in mid spring, about 7-10 days earlier than common lilacs, its abundant blossoms make a dramatic display. The erect, open branches are clothed in fresh green, heart-shaped leaves that remain attractive in summer. Uniform, heavy-blooming, disease-tolerant. Suitable for the south thanks to its low chilling requirement.

Syringa x hyacinthiflora 'Old Glory' (Early Flowering Lilac) is a deciduous, rounded multi-stemmed shrub with showy panicles, 8 in. long (20 cm), packed with fragrant, single, bluish-purple flowers. Opening from reddish-purple flower buds in mid spring, about 7-10 days earlier than common lilacs, the abundant blossoms make a dramatic display. The erect, open branches are clothed in fresh green, heart-shaped leaves that remain attractive in summer. Uniform, heavy-blooming, disease-tolerant. One of the few lilacs that stands up to the heat and humidity of the south.

Noted for its heat tolerance and mildew resistance, Syringa x laciniata (Cutleaf Lilac) is a deciduous shrub of graceful, rounded habit, with loose panicles, 3 in. long (7 cm), of fragrant, soft lavender-violet flowers in late spring. Born all along the willowy, arched branchlets, they form long flowering wands of great beauty. Equally handsome is the airy, finely textured foliage of lacy, deeply cut, dark green leaves. Not susceptible to mildew, it remains attractive in summer and turns yellow-green in the fall. Cutleaf Lilac is the most heat-tolerant lilac. Perfect for warmer climates and hot summer areas. An outstanding lilac worthy of a place in the garden.

Noted for its mildew tolerance, Syringa x oblata 'Betsy Ross' (Lilac) is a deciduous shrub of compact, rounded habit with large and showy panicles, up to 14 in. long (35 cm), packed with fragrant, pure white flowers in early-mid spring. The open branches are clothed in light green, broadly ovate leaves that remain attractive in summer. This beautiful lilac becomes magical during twilight hours, glowing in the fading light. Works well in a border or as a specimen. One of the best lilacs for warmer climates.

Very showy, Syringa x persica (Persian Lilac) is a compact, densely branched, deciduous shrub of graceful, rounded habit, with wide panicles, 2-3 in. long (5-7 cm), of richly fragrant, pale lilac flowers in late spring. The upright, arching branches are clad with large, lanceolate, dark blue-green leaves which remain attractive in summer. Powdery mildew may be a problem on leaves in some areas. Persian Lilac is heat-tolerant and suitable for warmer climates. An outstanding large background shrub or a great informal hedge or screen.

Extremely hardy, Syringa x prestoniae 'Miss Canada' (Preston Lilac) is a deciduous shrub with large panicles packed with sweetly scented, tubular, single, brilliant rosy-pink flowers. Opening from reddish buds in early summer, 2-3 weeks after the common lilacs, the abundant blossoms are produced on new spring growth. The erect branches are clothed in glossy, deep green, lance-shaped leaves that remain attractive in summer and turn a beautiful yellow-green in fall. This lilac does not make suckers. Perfect to extend the lilac season, it is suitable for warmer climates.