Seasonal calendar · Syringa vulgaris 'Sensation'

Lilac Sensation

The year for this species, phase by phase — what to watch and what to do as the season turns.

  • Late Dormancy02-15–03-10
  • Early Spring03-11–04-15
  • Mid Spring04-16–05-10
  • Late Spring05-11–05-31
  • Early Summer06-01–06-30
  • Mid Summer07-01–08-10
  • Late Summer08-11–08-31
  • Early Fall09-01–09-30
  • Mid Fall10-01–10-31
  • Late Fall11-01–11-15
  • Early Winter11-16–12-31
  • Mid Winter01-01–01-31
  • Late Winter02-01–02-14

Filter by concern

Watering

Monitor rainfall. Water if dry spells persist.

Pruning

Finish clean-up pruning.

Wiring

Complete any wiring before bark sets fully.

Pests Disease

Clean around roots. Remove fallen leaves.

Winter Protection

Begin planning storage for dormancy.

Paths onward

This speciesLilac SensationBack to the folio — care sheet and year-wheel.The yearThe CalendarAll thirteen phases across every species at once.ReferenceThe Species LibraryA folio for every species the garden knows.
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