Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Shrub
Origin
Europe, Northern America
Mexico, Central Asia, Eastern Asia
Types
Persian lilac, Dwarf Korean lilac, Tree lilacs, Chinese lilac, Himalayan lilac
Mardi Gras
Kaliedoscope
Edward Goucher
Prostrata
Habitat
Roadsides, Rocky areas, Thickets
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
Not Available
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Lemon yellow, Sandy Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Grafting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires a lot of watering, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Slugs, Snails
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
Eye irritation, Itchy eyes, Runny nose
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Not Available
Other Uses
Air freshner, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Foundation, Hedges
Botanical Name
Syringa
ABELIA mosanensis
Common Name
Lilac
Glossy abelia
In Greek
πασχαλιά
Αμπέλια
In Portuguese
lilás
Abelia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Dipsacales
Family
Oleaceae
Caprifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Oleeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Caprifolioideae
Season and Care of Lilacs and Abelia
Season and care of Lilacs and Abelia is important to know. While considering everything about Lilacs and Abelia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lilacs season is Spring and Abelia season is Spring. The type of soil for Lilacs is Loamy, Sandy and for Abelia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lilacs is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral and for Abelia is Acidic, Neutral.
Lilacs and Abelia Physical Information
Lilacs and Abelia physical information is very important for comparison. Lilacs height is 10.00 cm and width 9.00 cm whereas Abelia height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Lilacs and Abelia are as follows:
Lilacs flower color: Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White and Yellow
Lilacs leaf color: Dark Green
Abelia flower color: Not Available
- Abelia leaf color: Not Available
Care of Lilacs and Abelia
Care of Lilacs and Abelia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lilacs pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Abelia pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Lilacs needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Abelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.