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Posted by RobsYard 7 NY (My Page) on Fri, May 13, 05 at 14:20
| I have a small lilac bush that gets full sun until mid afternoon. This is the 3rd year I've had it and its still small which is the way I intend to keep it. The problem is that it doesnt get many blooms. Last year I think it got 2, this year I see about 4 or 5. Any body have suggestions on what to do about this and the proper pruning of this bush? |
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RE: Lilac Bush
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| Do you know which variety you have? Hopefully, you have one of the smaller varieties. If you want it to bloom, don't chop off the top of the plant. That's where next year's blooms come from. The preferred way of pruning lilacs is to thin out older branches by cutting them out at the base of the plant - only a couple each year. This will allow sunlight to get into the plant. You may not need to do this yet if your lilac is still young. Also, depending on how small the shrub was when you first planted it, it may take a few years to get established and reach full bloom. A long-time gardener once told me it takes 7 years for a lilic to reach it's peak. Be patient and good luck! |
RE: Lilac Bush
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| Lilacs take a good five years to really get going. Just chill and enjoy the show when it finally comes. And it will. |
RE: Lilac Bush
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| I totally agree with the above members as to blooming on lilacs. One of mine took 7 to 8 years, but now is a lovely old thing about 20' high ...I take out the largest branch or two every 2 to 3 years. Just purchased another white one and must wait again. Want to get a yellow one and the purple and white one next spring. Their beautiful fragrance is worth the wait especially this spring as they were late blooming here and have hung on longer than usual due to the cool weather. |
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