(Common Lilac)

This white, double-flowered French lilac has been in cultivation over a century. It was bred at the famous Lemoine Nursery near Nancy, France where many French lilacs were developed. ‘Madame Casimir Periere’ first became available in 1894 and is one of their earlier introductions. A half century later it became registered as foundation stock for the development of contemporary hybrids.

When not in bloom, this smaller, rounded, deciduous shrub offers little interest, but it is exceptionally...

(Common Lilac, Madame Lemoine Lilac)

This antique double-flowered French lilac is so large it is almost tree-like, and its open branches double well as a living trellis for summer-blooming clematis. ‘Madame Lemoine’ is an old variety that was bred near Nancy, France at the famous Lemoine Nursery where many French lilacs were developed. It later became registered as foundation stock for the development of contemporary hybrids.

When not in bloom this tall, upright, deciduous shrub offers little interest, but it is exceptionally...

(Common Lilac)

The fragrance of an old-fashioned lilac in bloom is aromatherapy at its finest. European in origin, these tall, open, deciduous shrubs don't look like much when they are not in bloom, but in late spring to early summer they become brag-worthy. Luminous panicles of purple, lavender, white or pink flowers appear along their branches. Next year's flower buds are set shortly after blooming, so lilacs must be pruned directly after their yearly display. There are many superb cultivars to include the deep...

(Common Lilac)

This classic lavender lilac is a beautiful traditional border shrub for northern gardens. Its fully double blooms are wonderfully fragrant and will brighten any early landscape.

When not in bloom this large, upright, deciduous shrub offers little interest, but it is exceptionally beautiful when its big, conical flower panicles appear in spring to early summer. ‘Michael Buchner’ has rosy violet buds that open to double lilac flowers. They are potently fragrant, ideal for cutting and attract...

(Common Lilac)

When not in bloom this large, upright, deciduous shrub offers little interest, but it is exceptionally beautiful when its numerous narrow conical flower panicles appear in spring to early summer. ‘Miss Ellen Willmott' has creamy green buds that open to show many clean white double flowers. They are potently fragrant, ideal for cutting and attract loads of bees, butterflies and many other insect pollinators.

Lilacs develop their best habit and flowers when grown in full sun and prefer average...

(Common Lilac)

Richly royal purple blossoms with a heady fragrance make this a star lilac. ‘Monge’ is an old variety that was bred near Nancy, France at the famous Lemoine Nursery where many classic French lilacs were developed. It was introduced in 1913 and still remains a popular shrub for contemporary gardens.

When not in bloom this large, upright, deciduous shrub offers little interest, but it is exceptionally beautiful when its large, conical flower panicles appear in spring to early summer. ‘Monge’...

(Common Lilac)

This is very large old double white lilac is a garden classic. It was bred near Nancy, France at the famous Lemoine Nursery where many French lilacs were developed. It was introduced in 1939 and is registered as foundation stock for the development of contemporary hybrids.

When not in bloom this large, upright, deciduous shrub offers little interest, but it is exceptionally beautiful when its large, upright flower panicles appear in spring to early summer. ‘Monique Lemoine’ has creamy buds...

(Common Lilac)

This contemporary violet blue lilac is better suited to southern gardens than most. Blue Skies® was developed and patented by Monrovia Nursery Company. Its parentage is rooted in the hybrids developed in the 1960s at Rancho Del Descanso Nursery in Southern California.

When not in bloom this rounded deciduous shrub offers little interest, but it is exceptionally beautiful when its large flower panicles appear in spring to early summer. Blue Skies® offers big pale blue flowers that are rosy...

(Common Lilac)

This is very old French white-flowered lilac that was bred near Nancy, France at the famous Lemoine Nursery where many French lilacs were developed. It was introduced in 1915 and is registered as foundation stock for the development of contemporary hybrids. It is not the best of the white-flowered forms. The famous lilac specialist Father John L. Fiala said of this cultivar, “It is a rather poor grower with pallid leaves that requires considerable pruning.”

When not in bloom this upright, open...

(Common Lilac)

This is an exceptional double pale pink flowered French lilac for shrub borders and cottage gardens. It was bred near Nancy, France at the famous Lemoine Nursery where many French lilacs were developed. It was introduced in 1907 and is registered as foundation stock for the development of contemporary hybrids.

When not in bloom this upright, open deciduous shrub offers little interest, but it is beautiful when its conical flower panicles appear in spring to early summer. ‘Montaigne’ is decidedly...