Sunday, 15 July 2012

Reblooming Lilacs!

Reblooming Lilacs!

A few years ago, there came on the market a fabulous new type of lilac called Bloomerang. It blooms in the spring and again from midsummer to frost. It’s small habit fits into any garden with a sunny spot. All lilacs love heat, sun and once established can be drought tolerant. Top dress with lime (applied at the drip line) once yearly in early spring and feed with a low nitrogen fertilizer in spring. They are not heavy feeders so don’t go overboard. Prune lightly after blooming to maintain a nice shape. Bloomerangs will attract hummingbirds and blooms can be cut and enjoyed indoors. There is nothing like the unique, sweet scent of the lovely lilac!


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