How fast does lilac grow?
Lilac is considered to be comparatively fast-growing and gains an average of around 30 centimeters in height and width per year. Since the shrub or small tree can get very old at the same time, some species can reach a height of up to six meters. However, this does not apply to all lilacs - some remain quite small at around 150 centimeters in height (and are therefore very suitable for keeping in a bucket) or only reach a medium height of up to 300 or 400 centimeters. The widespread growth is also very different.
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Average height of different species and varieties
The table below gives you a practical overview of the different heights, widths and speeds of growth of popular lilac species and varieties.
| Art | variety | Stature | Width | Growth rate | blossom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Syringa vulgaris | Wild lilac | 400 - 600 cm | 250 - 350 cm | 20 - 30 cm / year | lavender to purple |
| Syringa vulgaris | 'In memory of Ludwig Späth' | 250 - 350 cm | 150 - 200 cm | 30 - 50 cm / year | purple violet |
| Syringa vulgaris | 'Primrose' | 400 - 600 cm | 300 - 500 cm | 20 - 40 cm / year | light yellow |
| Syringa vulgaris | 'Mme Lemoine' | 250-300 cm | 150-180 cm | 20 - 50 cm / year | white, filled |
| Syringa vulgaris | 'Katharine Havemeyer' | 400 - 600 cm | 300 - 500 cm | 20 - 50 cm / year | lavender-purple pink, semi-double |
| Syringa vulgaris | 'Sensation' | 250 - 400 cm | 125 - 175 cm | 20 - 50 cm / year | crimson to purple |
| Syringa vulgaris | 'Michel Buchner' | 250 - 350 cm | 125 - 175 cm | 20 - 50 cm / year | purple, filled |
| Syringa reflexa | Bow lilac | 300 - 400 cm | 300 - 400 cm | 10 - 30 cm / year | wine red to dark pink |
| Syringa patula | 'Miss Kim' | 150 - 200 cm | 150 - 200 cm | 10 - 25 cm / year | purple pink |
| Syringa meyeri | 'Josee' | 100 - 150 cm | 60 - 80 cm | 5 - 20 cm / year | lilac pink |
| Syringa meyeri | 'Red Pixie' | 80 - 125 cm | 100 - 150 cm | 10 - 20 cm / year | soft pink |
| Syringa josikaea | Hungarian lilac | 300 - 400 cm | 300 - 400 cm | 20 - 35 cm / year | light purple |
| Syringa chinensis | 'Saugeana' | 300 - 400 cm | 300 - 400 cm | 10 - 20 cm / year | red purple |
| Syringa microphylla | 'Superba' | 150 - 200 cm | 150 - 200 cm | 10 - 30 cm / year | lilac pink |
| Syringa meyeri | 'Palibin' | 100 - 150 cm | 100-120 cm | 5 - 20 cm / year | light purple |
Tips
If you want to cultivate a lilac in a tub, choose a variety that remains as small as possible. The vigorous lilac can only be kept at the desired height with strong pruning, which in turn often affects the flowering stage.
