Re: [SG] Lilacs
- To: s*@MAELSTROM.STJOHNS.EDU
- Subject: Re: [SG] Lilacs
- From: R* D* <d*@INDIANA.EDU>
- Date: Tue, 27 Apr 1999 18:30:16 -0500
Thanks, Cindy, please pursue the topic and let us know how old your lilac
is!
Although bloom is more profuse in sun, they DO bloom in shade--I can
attest to that. UNLESS you prune them too late in the year--I can attest
to that too!
Bobbi Diehl
Bloomington, IN
zone 5/6
On Tue, 27 Apr 1999, Cindy Johnson wrote:
> In a message dated 4/25/99 10:42:45 PM Central Daylight Time,
> mikecook@PIPELINE.COM writes:
>
> << Re: lilacs - my grandmother told me that whenever you move a lilac or
> transplant a sucker, it will not bloom for 9 years. >>
>
> Interesting topic. I have an observation on this. I just noticed my young
> lilac that is now about 7 ft high that I transplanted as a little guy from my
> dad's yard about 5 or 6 yrs ago, is finally going to bloom...not only that,
> but it's in part shade. It's the old common lilac. too bad I didn't write
> down what year it is..but I bet my dad would remember since he sold his house
> the following summer (I think)
>
> Cindy Johnson
> White Bear Lake, MN
> zone 4a
>
