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(Syringa x 'Declaration') Star-shaped reddish purple flowers appear in large dramatic clusters in early spring. The scent is spicy sweetâthe essence of spring. The deciduous shrub reaches 6 to 8 feet tall and 5 to 6 feet wide; it takes full sun, or light shade in the hottest climates. Most lilacs bloom best in regions with winter chill (Sunset climate zones A1âA3; 1â11, 14â16).
Rather than the upright, ball-shaped blooms (like the ones produced by common garden geraniums), these plants have trailing flowers, making them ideal for window boxes, hanging baskets and borders in beds. The heads of their blooms will be smaller, so plant in groupings for maximum impact.