I loved the zipline, but my favorite part was the little platform high in the spruce tree. Just below the tree stood a fragrant lilac bush that became the steady backdrop of every spring day I spent up on the platform.
We link to vendors to help you find relevant products. If you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. When I peruse nurseries each spring, there are always several different types, and it can be hard to choose between them.
Which are the most fragrant? Which will thrive in my growing zone? I suspect you have these questions, too. Due to its love for chilly temperatures, I would never think to associate it with an olive tree. However, deciduous, perennial lilacs are part of the olive family, Oleaceae. Most lilacs thrive in Zones , but some are hardy to Zone 2.
Other cultivars, bred specifically for warmer weather, grow well in Zones 8 and 9 — some even in parts of Zone Swedish scientist Carl Linnaeus first named the genus in It refers to the mythological nymph, Syrinx, who changed into hollow reeds in order to escape the lustful advances of the god Pan.
Thus, Syrinx gave us words for hollow things, like syringes — and the branches of lilac shrubs, which are hollow yet strong. Lilacs are known for their panicles of purple, pink, or white flowers, and their deep green foliage, which is heart-shaped on some cultivars. In the United States, the most commonly grown species is S.
Many of the lilacs described below are cultivars of S. Many of these originated in France, thanks to the efforts of Victor Lemoine and his wife Marie in the s. Their son and grandson continued to breed lilacs, and between them the family introduced over cultivars between and French hybrids may be single flowered with four petals on each bloom, but some cultivars are double-flowered for an extra-full, lush look with as many as 12 petals on a single flower.
Most French hybrids grow to between four and 20 feet tall at maturity. Some have a compact, upright growth habit, while others tend to spread. Some may be described as reblooming, which means they flower in the spring followed by a further flush of color in late summer. Victor Lemoine also hybridized S. These early-blooming varieties have flowers that resemble tiny hyacinths. Another notable plant breeder from Canada, Isabella Preston, produced 82 different hybrid lilacs between and If you're wanting a lilac that's, well, not lilac, then give 'Primrose' a try.
The flowers of this award-winning shrub are a pale, creamy yellow and white color. As the plant ages, the blooms turn a deeper shade of yellow. Its exceptionally fragrant blooms are fantastic in a flower arrangement. While not quite as fragrant as other lilacs, 'Sensation' still does have a pleasant scent, but its bicolored blossoms are its most winning feature. Its purple blooms are distinctly edged in white. Even when not in bloom, this fast-growing flowering shrub will still look vibrant with its lush and dark green heart-shape leaves.
The dwarf lilac 'Tinkerbelle' is smaller in size than other varieties, but its flowers are no less abundant. Its compact branching allows it to squeeze into small gardens and even containers. The blooms are an unusual warm pink that stands out against the wine-red buds. This variety has a unique fragrance that's more spicy than sweet.
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Fragrant Lilacs. Are specific varieties of French lilacs more fragrant than others? Email Save Comment Sort by: Oldest. Newest Oldest. Like Save. Related Discussions Need landscape ideas for backyard Q. There are a lot of good suggestions here. I'm not that familiar with which plants work best in Alabama but I think trees give the biggest bang for the buck. Now that the project is bare dirt, it's better to do the most major additions now before you restore with sod. Move in all the bigger landscape trees and stuff you can and while you have the company or labor lined up to install the sod.
Just have them prep the beds and use mulch where you eventually want to do smaller planting that you can install yourself if you want. If there are any other structures, future electrical for more lights or an eventual outdoor kitchen or irrigation, put in those services and sleeves underneath walkways. Have you thought about in a high traffic area of putting some synthetic turf and tying it into a putting green?
Your outdoor room should have many elements an indoor room has. The ceiling is defined by the shade structure or tree canopy , the walls by the fence or plants. Framed and enhanced by nice plantings and colorful pots as your accessories and it will draw you outside to enjoy. You're camera will help you. I don't think these angles best show the area where you'll want to concentrate. I also like to plan to have a nice large area for a tent or bounce house for bigger family events, so a 30 x 30' space is a good size to start with and keep large trees with spreading branching even farther away they don't encroach.
Think about keeping it low maintenance, nice shaped beds that are easy to mow and trim with nice radiuses, easy to access with a piece of equipment if you need a repair. Luckily it looks like you have a nice sized yard to accommodate. Good luck. I am a farmer and my husband and I regularly uses all manner of chemicals on our paddocks as do most non organic farmers so that we can get the most out of the crops.
I fully understand your concerns but it is unfortunately, the nature of the beast that people want hay and crops without weeds. My husband has done a chemical users course and has been trained in the correct use of the chemicals he both uses and doesn't use and I believe is very well informed. Have either of you done a course?? If you were a broadacre farmer, you might as well sell up as not use chemicals unfortunately!!
I haven't told anyone that they must use glyphosate, my response came from questions asked. Narrow hedge for zone 4 Q. It is hard to tell from the pictures what the lighting conditions are, but assuming the hedge is not going in full shade, the following plants provide some options at different heights: Green Mountain Boxwood, can grow to 3'w x 5'ht but takes well to pruning and can be maintained at a smaller size DeGroot's Arborvitae, can grow to 5'w x 20'ht is one of the narrowest Arborvitae available Skyrocket Juniper, can grow up to 3'w x 15'ht is one of the narrowest Junipers A few deciduous options would be: Tor's Spirea, can grow up to 30"w x 30"ht but takes well to pruning and can be cut back in early spring.
Has white flowers and attractive fall color. Green Mound Alpine Currant, can grow up to 30"w x 30" ht and takes pruning well. No significant flowering or fall color, but very rugged and durable plant. Hummingbird Clethra, can grow up to 30"w x 30" ht can be pruned but is a looser plant.
Has attractive, fragrant flowers and yellow fall color. Both of my scents are of the elite class! With these scents people will know your important!
Another really great smell that your guests will never forget in your house which smells amazing if I say so myself is any food baked with tomato paste, brown sugar, and a touch of cinnamon.
Meats: pork chops, meatloaf, etc.. Your guest will never forget the smell upon walking to your front door for a fine dinner! I love smelling doughnuts wafting through the air.
Peonies and Saltwater. LauraBC 16 years ago. Mearth 16 years ago. Baker does have outstanding fragrance and a ton of blooms.
Photo I took of it last year at the Hulda Klager lilac garden. Patrick 11 years ago. Related Stories. One of two of the oldest col- lections of lilacs in North America are at the Governor Wentworth home in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, planted by the governor in The second collection, perhaps one hundred years older, is at Mackinac Island in Michigan, where French Jesuit missionaries living in the area are thought to have planted them as early as With their traveling fragrance, versatility in the landscape, and their ability to live tens, perhaps even hundreds of years, lilacs are garden heirlooms.
When selecting lilacs to grow for creating the framework of the garden, take the time to choose wisely. And bear in mind that different lilacs bloom over an extended period of time. If you wish to have a blue lilac blooming simultaneously with a white lilac, then it is worthwhile to determine whether a specific cultivar is an early, mid, or late season bloomer.
The following is a selection of lilacs growing in our garden, arranged in their sequential progression of flowering, with considerable overlapping. The last photo below shows the different colors in lilac blossoms of white, pink, blue, lavender, magenta. Grown throughout Russia. Vigorous upright habit, useful for growing into a tree-shape. Very extended blooming period. Syringa vulgaris var.
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