How do you grow Lilac's??

Common Lilac should be planted in full sun. Give it plenty of room because this is a large shrub (8-12' high, 6-15' in width). It prefers a neutral, well drained soil. Lilac is a vigorous plant that needs little care. Prune after flowering in mid/late spring . Lilac does benefit from deadheading spent flowers. Once established, prune out 1-2 of the largest/oldest stems each year. This forces new stems and helps prevent lilac borers (borers prefer large diameter, old wood). It does not need fertilizing. Once established, it does not need supplemental watering.