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Grow guide & specs
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Germination
- 30-90 days
- USDA zones
- 3-7
- Sunlight
- Full Sun (6-8 hours daily)
- Water
- Moderate — prefers consistent moisture; somewhat drought tolerant once established
- Mature height
- 8-15 ft (2.4-4.5 m)
- Planting season
- Indoor: Any time of year | Outdoor: Spring
- Seeds included
- 2-7+ Seeds
- Scientific name
- Syringa vulgaris
What's included
- Premium non-GMO Syringa vulgaris seeds, real loose nutrient-rich potting soil, recyclable planter with clear lid, and step-by-step growing instructions. No extra supplies needed.
How to grow it
STRATIFICATION: Open your Seeds In A Cup kit. Place lilac seeds in the provided moistened growing medium in a sealed bag. Refrigerate at 33-41°F (1-5°C) for 40-60 days.
PLANTING: After stratification, fill your Seeds In A Cup container with the provided growing medium. Plant seeds ¼ inch deep. Water gently. Place in a bright location (65-70°F) or under a grow light for 14-16 hours/day. Germination occurs in 14-30 days.
SEEDLING CARE: Lilac seedlings grow at a moderate pace. When 4-6 inches tall, transplant to a larger pot. Plant outdoors in USDA Zones 3-7 in spring. Full sun is essential for flowering — at least 6 hours of direct sun. Lilacs prefer slightly alkaline soil (pH 6.5-7.0). Be patient — seed-grown lilacs may take 3-5 years to produce their first fragrant blooms.