Lilac Seeds – Red

Lilac Seeds – Red Variety produce elegant and fragrant clusters of red-toned blooms that add color and charm to any garden landscape. Known for their delightful fragrance and graceful appearance, lilacs are prized for their long-lasting spring blossoms and their ability to attract pollinators such as butterflies and bees.

This variety brings a rich, warm tone to traditional lilac hues, making it an excellent choice for hedges, borders, or decorative garden features. With proper care, lilac plants thrive for many years, offering abundant, fragrant blooms each spring.

Features:

• Type: Deciduous perennial shrub

• Common Name (US): Lilac

• Variety: Red Lilac

• Flower Color: Deep red to reddish-purple shades

• Fragrance: Sweet and pleasant

• Growth Habit: Upright and bushy

• Height: 6–10 feet (1.8–3 m)

• Spread: 5–8 feet (1.5–2.4 m)

• Soil Requirement: Well-drained, slightly alkaline soil

• Sunlight: Full sun (minimum 6 hours daily)

• Watering: Moderate; allow soil to dry slightly between waterings

• Bloom Time: Spring (late April to early June, depending on zone)

• Special Feature: Attracts butterflies and bees

Specifications:

• Planting Season: Fall or early spring

• Hardiness Zones (USDA): Zones 3–7

• Sowing Method: Start seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before last frost or sow directly outdoors after frost danger has passed

• Germination Time: 30–90 days (stratification improves success)

• Germination Temperature: 65–75°F (18–24°C)

• Spacing Between Plants: 5–8 feet (1.5–2.4 m)

• Mature Plant Height: 6–10 feet (1.8–3 m)

• Best Growing Months:

  • Northern Zones (3–5): May to August

  • Mid Zones (6–7): April to September

• Maintenance: Low; prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape and promote next season’s blooms

• Uses: Hedges, garden borders, ornamental displays, and fragrance gardens