Lilac - Lilac Sunday

The Lilac Sunday Lilac, Syringa x chinensis 'Lilac Sunday', is an exciting introduction from the Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University. The flowers of Lilac Sunday are a fragrant, pale purple. Although each individual flower is small, the flower panicles are produced not only at the tips of the branches, but also from the lateral buds along the stems at a distance of two or more feet from the branch tips. Therefore, the branching is willowy and arching, and it looks as though flowers are over 2 feet long. It does best in full sun, with a less acidic pH soil. This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds and requires average water needs; water regularly; do not overwater. Lilac Sunday Lilac prefers full sun, good drainage and air circulation; best bloom is in full sun. It can be used in many situations, including shrub borders, informal hedges and perennial borders. Being very showy and fragrant, it makes a wonderful screen or border specimen. ... find out more