I have been feeling so left out as my friend Chrislyn talks about her arms full of lilac blooms this spring. I love lilacs and can smell that heady bouquet simply by taking a deep breath and closing my eyes. My grandmother had a grand lilac bush in her backyard and I remember just hanging out by the bush when it blossomed in the spring thinking it was wonderful to have such a thing in my world.
Here in California I thought it was impossible to grow lilacs and had just accepted that fact until Chrislyn's flowers prodded me into exploring what might possibly be available for hardiness zone 9. And, Eureka! I found a lilac bush, bought it and will count the days until it is shipped in October and then count the days until it flowers in spring 2010!
http://springhillnursery.com/josee-reblooming-lilac-collection/p/72429/
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Josee Reblooming Lilac Collection
The world’s most amazing reblooming lilac. Hundreds of lavender-pink florets appear on long, luxuriant panicles. After the first heavy bloom in late spring, given adequate moisture, the Josee Reblooming Lilac Collection will continue to flower intermittently all summer long until frost. At just 4-6’ tall with a 4-5’ spread, this delightful dwarf variety is perfect for borders, hedges or as a stand alone specimen. Josee is simply unbeatable when it comes to tantalizing fragrance. Just a single bouquet of the luxurious panicles will fill an entire room with perfume! They add both visual and fragrant impact to any mixed arrangement. Zones 2-9. You get 2 plants for each collection purchased. | |
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