Pink Lilac Seeds - Syringa Vulgaris, 20 seeds

Quantity: 20 Seeds / pack

Pink Lilac (Syringa vulgaris) is the classic fragrant shrub of spring, grown here from seed for gardeners who enjoy raising woody plants from the very beginning. Seed-grown lilacs bring the same sweet scent and graceful habit, with pink-toned flower clusters in spring.

Why choose our seeds?

• The classic sweet fragrance of old-fashioned lilacs
• Attractive pink flower clusters on an upright, deciduous shrub
• A rewarding long-term project for patient gardeners

How to grow Pink Lilac seeds

Choose Your Planting Method

• Indoors: Cold-stratify seeds first, then start in pots in late winter.
• Outdoors: Sow outdoors in fall and let winter provide natural stratification.

Prepare Your Materials

• Seed-starting pots
• Well-draining seed-starting mix
• Damp paper towel and a sealed bag for stratification
• Spray bottle for misting

Sowing the Seeds

• First, cold stratify: place seeds in a damp paper towel inside a sealed bag in the refrigerator for 2-3 months.
• Then sow about 1/8-1/4 inch deep in moist mix.

Provide the Right Conditions

• Light: Bright, indirect light for seedlings.
• Temperature: About 65-70°F (18-21°C) after stratification.

Germination

• Germination is slow and uneven, often taking several weeks after chilling; keep the mix lightly moist.
• Do not discard the pots too soon; late sprouters are common.

Transplanting

• Grow seedlings on in pots through their first season.
• Plant out in their permanent spot in the second year, spacing 6-10 feet apart.

Care Tips

• Sun: Full sun for the best flowering.
• Water: Water regularly while young; established shrubs are quite tolerant.
• Fertilizer: A light feeding in spring is enough; avoid heavy nitrogen.
• Note: Seed-grown lilacs may not match the parent's exact color and take several years to flower.

Bloom Time:

Spring, once plants reach flowering maturity after several years of growth.