Lilac garden profile
Lilac garden profile
Syringa
Lilac: 42 referenced varieties, exposure partial shade, shade, sun, acidic, chalky, well-drained, fertile soil, recorded height 1,5 m to 5 m, uses and selection for a character garden.
Directory profile prepared – July 2026
Lilac garden profile groups 42 referenced varieties or forms in the Chatelain plant database. This shrub group is read through exposure partial shade, shade, sun, acidic, chalky, well-drained, fertile soil and a recorded mature size of 1,5 m to 5 m.
Genus identity card
Varieties to notice
| Variety | Colour / habit | Height |
|---|---|---|
| Syringa hyacinthiflora ‘Maidens Blush’ | pink, violet – shrub habit | 2 m to 2,5 m |
| Syringa microphylla ‘Georges Eastman’ | pink, violet – shrub habit | 2,5 m to 3 m |
| Syringa microphylla ‘Superba’ | pink – shrub habit | 2,5 m to 3 m |
| Syringa patula ‘Miss kim’ | blue, violet – shrub habit | 2,5 m to 3 m |
| Syringa vulgaris ‘Belle de Moscou’ | white, pink – shrub habit | 2,5 m to 3 m |
| Syringa vulgaris ‘Belle de Nancy’ | blue, pink, violet – shrub habit | 2,5 m to 3 m |
| Syringa vulgaris ‘Bloomerang Dark Purple’ | violet – shrub habit | 1,5 m to 2 m |
| Syringa vulgaris ‘Bloomerang Pink Perfume’ | pink – shrub habit | 1,5 m to 2 m |
| Syringa vulgaris ‘Capitaine Baltet’ | blue – shrub habit | 3 m to 5 m |
| Syringa vulgaris ‘Charles Joly’ | red – shrub habit | 2,5 m to 3 m |
The Lilac directory helps choose a garden scene before a variety: habit, exposure and mature volume come before flower appeal.
– Les Jardins d’un Chatelain
Directory reading
Lilac: 42 referenced varieties, exposure partial shade, shade, sun, acidic, chalky, well-drained, fertile soil, recorded height 1,5 m to 5 m, uses and selection for a character garden.
The table highlights distinct reference entries to give a concrete view of the group and guide realistic garden choices.
The Chatelain Method
Observe
Read the light before purchase: partial shade, shade.
Diagnose
Check that the soil matches the dominant need: acidic, chalky, well-drained.
Correct
Choose a variety by mature volume, not only by flower.
Prevent
Watch water, wind and root competition during the first season.
Frequently asked questions
Where should Lilac garden profile be placed?
The record mainly points to partial shade, shade, sun. The final position also depends on wind, afternoon heat and mature volume.
What soil is suitable?
The group mainly needs acidic, chalky, well-drained soil. Prepare soil structure before planting.
How many varieties are referenced?
42 varieties or forms are grouped in the local directory for this genus or horticultural group.