Folio № 22 of 36 · in the garden since 2022
Lilac Sensation
Syringa vulgaris 'Sensation'
Deciduous shrub with strong bloom and fragrance; coarse but charming seasonal impact.
The year, as this species lives it
Thirteen phases. Touch any arc — the wheel remembers what each season asks.
Early Fall · Sep 1 – Sep 30 · happening now
- Adjust to weather. Ensure soil doesn’t stay soggy.
- Remove suckers, root sprouts, and base growth.
- Best time to wire lignified branches.
- Sanitize foliage and soil surface.
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The care sheet
The constants — what stays true in every season.
Full sun
Needs direct sun to bloom well.
Moderate
Prefers consistent moisture - avoid waterlogging.
Balanced
Balanced feed promotes bloom and healthy branching.
Structural in early spring, maintenance after flowering
Prune faded flowers to redirect energy into shoots.
Spring or Autumn
Wire before spring growth; prune to shape after bloom.
Every 2-3 years
Repot early spring; avoid while flowering.
Cuttings or seed
Softwood cuttings root in spring with hormone.
Hardy; flower buds can be damaged by hard frost.
Water deeply to support flowering and leaf health.
On the bench · 1
Every Lilac Sensation in the garden, oldest hands first.
