Lilac Varieties
By most accounts, there are over one thousand varieties of lilacs. That's
right, over one thousand varieties! Lilacs originate in the Balkans and Eastern
Europe. There are also a large variety of Asian Lilacs.
Lilac lovers enjoy a wide range of colors, sizes and types of blooms. The
most common Lilac colors are "Lilac", lavender, white, pink, blue, and purple.
There is single and double petal varieties. Bushes can grow tall, as much
as 30 feet. And, there are dwarf sizes which only grow about three feet high.
The largest collection of them in one place is Highland Park in Rochester,
N.Y. which boasts over 500 varieties.
Of particular note, is the less known California Lilac or Ceanothus. This
Lilac bush is native to California and western U.S. If you live in this area,
you likely know of them.
Did you Know? While most lilacs bloom in the spring, there are a few
varieties that bloom in the summer.
International
Lilac Society Here is a large listing the different varieties.
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