Syringa × josiflexa 'Agnes Smith'

Grow in fertile, humus rich, well drained, neutral to alkaline soil in full sun. Mulch regularly. Dead head newly planted lilacs before fruit forms.

Pruning group 1, little or no pruning required

Propagate by soft wood cuttings or layering in early summer. Graft in winter or bud in midsummer

May be susceptible leaf miners, thrips and willow scale

May be susceptible to lilac blight and honey fungus