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Wonderful Lilacs for the Upper South Region

Syringa meyeri, Syringa pubescens subsp. patula, Syringa pubescens subsp. microphylla, Syringa vulgaris, Syringa x lacinita, Syringa x chinensis, Syringa x hyacinthiflora, Syringa reticulata

Lilacs, Lilac for the South, Fragrant Shrubs, Small Shrubs, Syringa vulgaris, Common Lilac, Dwarf Lilacs, Reblooming Lilacs, Heat tolerant Lilacs

Prized for their wonderful fragrance, lilacs are a mainstay of the spring landscape in northern and colder climates. Easy to grow, tough as nails, deer resistant, and relatively free from major pests, they are one of the most effective flowering shrubs.

Sadly, not all lilacs are suited to the heat of the south. They often need a long period of winter chill for buds to mature and bloom the following spring. However, some lilac varieties and cultivars bloom well in the Upper South Region.

To get the best flowers and succeed in growing lilac bushes, you need to follow these easy rules: choose a proper site for your lilac with good drainage, good soil, good sun, and provide good care.

  • Full sun lovers, lilacs are easily grown in fertile, humus-rich, alkaline to neutral, dry to medium, well-drained soils. Light shade is tolerated but the best flower production occurs in full sun.
  • Lilacs also need space. Good air circulation is important in order to reduce powdery mildew issues.
  • Prompt removal of faded flowers before seed set will increase the bloom production in the following year.
  • If pruning is desired, it should be done immediately after flowering to maintain flower production the next year. Lilacs begin to set buds for the following year shortly after they finish blooming.

Here is a list of beautiful lilac varieties and cultivars for the Upper South Region.

Guide Information

Hardiness 5 - 7
Heat Zones 2 - 8
Plant Type Shrubs
Genus Syringa
Exposure Full Sun
Soil Type Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained
Characteristics Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Showy
Tolerance Deer
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Wonderful Lilacs for the Upper South Region

Syringa Josee, Lilac 'Josee', Syringa 'Morjos 060f', Syringa vulgaris 'Josee' , Bicolor Lilac, Pink lilac, Fragrant Lilac
Syringa Bloomerang Purple, Lilac Bloomerang Purple, Bicolor Lilac, Purple lilac, Fragrant Lilac, Syringa x 'Penda'
Syringa Meyeri 'Palibin', Lilac 'Palibin', Meyer Lilac 'Palibin', Dwarf Korean Lilac, Pink Lilac, Purple lilacAGM Award
Syringa pubescens subsp. microphylla 'Superba', Very Little Leaf Lilac 'Superba', Lilac 'Superba', Syringa microphylla 'Superba', Fragrant Shrub, Pink Lilac, Pink FlowersAGM Award
Syringa Pubescens Subsp. Patula 'Miss Kim', Lilac 'Miss Kim', Syringa Patula (Palibin) Nakai 'Miss Kim', Syringa Patula 'Miss Kim', Manchurian Lilac 'Miss Kim'AGM Award
Syringa reticulata 'Ivory Silk', Japanese Tree Lilac 'Ivory Silk', Lilac Tree, Yellow Flowers, White Flowers, Fragrant LilacAward General
Syringa reticulata subsp. reticulata 'Snowdance',  Japanese Tree Lilac 'Snowdance', Syringa reticulata subsp. reticulata 'Bailnce', Lilac Tree, Yellow Flowers, White Flowers, Fragrant Lilac
Syringa Tinkerbelle, Lilac Tinkerbelle®, Syringa 'Bailbelle', Pink Lilac, Purple lilac
Syringa x chinensis 'Lilac Sunday', Chinese Lilac 'Lilac Sunday', Purple lilac, Fragrant Lilac, Purple Flowers, Fragrant Shrub, Fragrant Tree
Syringa x hyacinthiflora 'Asessippi', Syringa 'Asessippi', Early Flowering Lilac 'Asessippi', Early Hybrid Lilac 'Asessippi', Lavender lilac, Fragrant Lilac, Lavender Flowers, Fragrant Shrub, Fragrant Tree
Syringa x hyacinthiflora 'Declaration', Syringa 'Declaration', Early Flowering Lilac 'Declaration', Early Hybrid Lilac 'Declaration', Purple lilac, Fragrant Lilac, Purple Flowers, Fragrant Shrub, Fragrant Tree
Syringa x hyacinthiflora 'Excel', Syringa 'Excel', Early Flowering Lilac 'Excel', Early Hybrid Lilac 'Excel', Lavender lilac, Fragrant Lilac, Lavender Flowers, Fragrant Shrub, Fragrant Tree
Syringa x hyacinthiflora 'Maiden's Blush', Syringa 'Maiden's Blush', Early Flowering Lilac 'Maiden's Blush', Early Hybrid Lilac 'Maiden's Blush', Pink lilac, Fragrant Lilac, Pink Flowers, Fragrant Shrub, Fragrant TreeAGM Award
Syringa x hyacinthiflora 'Mount Baker', Syringa 'Mount Baker', Early Flowering Lilac 'Mount Baker', Early Hybrid Lilac 'Mount Baker', White lilac, Fragrant Lilac, White Flowers, Fragrant Shrub, Fragrant Tree
Syringa x hyacinthiflora 'Old Glory', Syringa 'Old Glory', Early Flowering Lilac 'Old Glory', Early Hybrid Lilac 'Old Glory', Purple lilac, Fragrant Lilac, Purple Flowers, Fragrant Shrub, Fragrant Tree
Syringa x hyacinthiflora 'Pocahontas', Syringa 'Pocahontas', Early Flowering Lilac 'Pocahontas', Early Hybrid Lilac 'Pocahontas', Purple lilac, Fragrant Lilac, Purple Flowers, Fragrant Shrub, Fragrant TreeAGM Award
Syringa x laciniata', Cutleaf Lilac, Feathered Persian Lilac, Fragrant Lilac, Purple Flowers, Fragrant Shrub, Fragrant Tree, Purple Lilac
Syringa x oblata 'Betsy Ross', Syringa 'Betsy Ross', Lilac 'Betsy Ross', White lilac, Fragrant Lilac, White Flowers, Fragrant Shrub, Fragrant Tree
Syringa x persica', Persian Lilac, Fragrant Lilac, Purple Flowers, Fragrant Shrub, Fragrant Tree, Purple LilacAGM Award
Syringa vulgaris, Common Lilac, Flowering Shrubs, Fragrant Shrubs,  Spring Flowers, Blue Flowers, Lilac Flowers, Purple Flowers, Pink Flowers, White Flowers

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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.

Guide Information

Hardiness 5 - 7
Heat Zones 2 - 8
Plant Type Shrubs
Genus Syringa
Exposure Full Sun
Soil Type Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained
Characteristics Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Showy
Tolerance Deer
Landscaping Ideas Small Gardens
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