Syringa, as the mostly purple or white-flowering lilac is scientifically called, delights the viewer especially during its flowering period: depending on the variety, the magnificent flower panicles appear between the beginning of May and mid-June. The sunny the location of the tree, the more luxuriantly it blooms.
Can lilacs grow in partial shade?
Lilac thrives in partial shade as long as it receives at least six hours of direct sunlight daily. However, too little light can lead to weak growth, few flowers and yellow leaves.
Lilac feels most comfortable in full sun
Lilac feels most comfortable in a fully sunny location; the more sun the plant gets, the more magnificent the flowers develop. You can also place the tree in the light partial shade, but there it needs direct light for at least six hours a day. You can tell that it is too dark for the plant by these warning signals:
- Lilac grows only a little and forms thin, weak branches.
- Few or even no flowers are formed.
- The leaves gradually turn yellow.
As a result, the lilac weakened by the wrong location can be attacked by pathogens or pests, which is why it makes sense to move it to a more suitable place.
Tip
The sunny location can only become problematic in early spring, when the lilacs sprout and the shoots freeze back due to late frosts.
