lilac 'Palibin'

Easy to grow in most well-drained, fertile, humus-rich alkaline to neutral soils. Thrives in chalky ground and appreciates mulching when planted in full sun

Propagate by greenwood cuttings, layering in early summer, grafting in winter or chip budding in summer

Can get lilac leaf-mining moth and thrips

May be affected by lilac blight and honey fungus