Common Lilac

About this plant

The Common Lilac (Syringa Vulgaris) is a beloved deciduous shrub, cherished for its abundance of fragrant, showy flowers each spring. Its large, conical clusters of purple, pink, or white blooms create a stunning visual display and release a sweet perfume that perfumes the entire garden, making it a favorite for cut flower arrangements and attracting pollinators. Beyond its exquisite flowers, the Common Lilac offers lovely heart-shaped green foliage that provides a lush backdrop throughout the growing season. This hardy and adaptable shrub is an excellent choice for borders, hedges, or as a magnificent specimen plant, bringing a touch of old-world charm to your landscape. 'A Cut Above' selects only the finest Common Lilac specimens, ensuring vigorous growth and prolific flowering for years of enjoyment. Plant this iconic shrub and experience the joy of its incomparable fragrance and beauty.

Installation timing

When we're in season, outside of the winter months, our goal is to get your plants installed within about two weeks. That window gives us enough time to secure your plants from our supplier and find a spot on the schedule. Throughout the process we stay in touch through notifications and your existing client portal on the main A Cut Above website, which is separate from this landscaping plants shop.

Care & maintenance

Minimal care once established. Prune after flowering to maintain shape and encourage new blooms. Remove spent flower clusters to promote plant health and aesthetics.

Watering suggestions

Proper watering is the single most important factor in your plant's survival after installation. Newly installed plants have a limited root system and rely on you for consistent moisture while they establish.

• First 2 weeks: Water deeply every day (or every other day in cooler, wet weather), soaking the root ball and surrounding soil.
• Weeks 3–12: Water deeply 2–3 times per week, adjusting for rain, heat, and soil drainage.
• After establishment: Water deeply about once a week during the growing season, and more often in extreme heat or drought.
• How to check: Stick a finger 2–3 inches into the soil near the roots — if it's dry, it's time to water. Deep, less-frequent watering encourages strong roots; shallow daily sprinkles do not.
• Avoid: Overwatering (soggy, waterlogged soil) is just as harmful as underwatering and can drown roots.

Watering needs vary by plant, season, soil, and exposure. Because proper watering is the customer's responsibility after installation, please make sure you understand and can follow these suggestions before ordering.

Good to know: plants and trees purchased from and installed by A Cut Above include a one-year limited warranty from the date of installation. Because plant survival depends heavily on proper watering and care after installation, losses caused by improper care, neglect, animal or chemical damage, or extreme weather are not covered, and we must be given the chance to inspect a struggling plant before it's removed or replaced. Coverage is one replacement per plant. Read our warranty info.