Lilac Flower Buds. Lilac buds on a branch in early spring in March or April with sun exposure horizontal Lilac Buds Closeup. This means that the flower buds for the next springs blooming period are set on the growth produced during the prior year.
While Syringa meyeri Palibin will flower when quite small many lilacs wont bloom for 4 5 or more years after planting. Remove fading flowers to prevent them setting seed - Last week of May. Of course it all depends on the variety of the flower but most lilacs can grow 5 to 15 feet tall.
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Lack of flowering may be due to several factors. Remove flower buds on newly planted lilacs - First week of May. 24052021 Lilacs are shrubs that bloom on old wood. 5 out of 5 stars.