Lilacs are famous shrubs with showy flowers from May to June. Rich and dense upright panicles of tiny fragrant flowers last for 3-4 weeks. Variety Primrose has yellow-green buds and light creamy yellow flowers. Stiff leaves are heart-shaped, upto 10 cm long, mid to dark green.

Lilacs are popular for showy flowers as well as dense foliage which makes them ideal for informal hedges. Adaptable to most soil types. Fully hardy.