Lilac

May 18-June 10

A bunch of lilac consists of 5-10 stems depending how many flower heads (thryses) are on a stem (1-4 thryses/stem). We usually cut to 28” inches (70cm) and dry pack 12 bunches to a box. On large orders we can ship in buckets (wet) in the Northeast. Choose from several forms and colors.

Form

A cart of lilacs with a smile...

Single

Double (each floret is multi-petaled)

Color

Lilacs come in a range of colors from white to dark purple.

White double

Purple, white-edged Sensation (left) with Snowball Viburnum

White with pink buds (Krasavitsa Moscvy)

Blue

Late Lilac

Generally we are the latest supplier of lilac for the season. We grow late lilac (blooms about two weeks after the French Hybrid lilac. Late lilac is very fragrant but there is some flaking of flower petals when shaken.

Late lilac in the cooler

Late lilac (Blush), with Allium siculum above.

Cutting stage

Lilac opens very little after it is cut. When shipped in water it can be cut at a later stage. When shipped in a dry pack, it is cut less open. We usually ship double lilac about 60% open and single lilac 30% open.

100% open

60% open