25 Seeds Lilac Tree Fragrant Periwinkle Blue Flowers Perennial

Lilac trees are classic garden additions, renowned for their large, fragrant flower panicles that appear in late spring. This lovely variety produces abundant clusters of periwinkle-blue blossoms that fill the air with a sweet, memorable scent, making it a favorite for cut-flower arrangements and landscape focal points.

These perennial flowering shrubs can be grown as a small tree or multi-stemmed specimen, perfect for hedges, borders, or standalone accent. Once established, they are long-lived and low-maintenance, returning each year with more blooms. Ideal for cottage gardens, pollinator gardens, and nostalgic landscapes, these seeds offer a rewarding project for patient gardeners.
Species: Syringa vulgaris
Variety: Periwinkle-blue selection
Type: Deciduous flowering tree/shrub
Plant Habit: Upright, multi-stemmed, can be trained as a small tree
Sun: Full sun (at least 6 hours)
Soil: Well-drained, fertile, slightly alkaline preferred
Days to Harvest: Not applicable (flowers in 3-5 years from seed)
Zones: 3 to 7
Germination: Requires cold stratification for 30-60 days; sow in moist seed starting mix, seal in bag, refrigerate.
Sowing: Surface sow seeds, press lightly, do not cover; keep at 70-75°F after stratification.
Spacing: 10 to 15 feet apart at maturity
Notes: Seed-grown lilacs may show variation; patience required as they take several years to first bloom.