It looks like a good year for ‘Blossom Dearie’ and no more so than with Syringa the various Lilacs in the varied shades of lilac and white.

1. Renown as a tall shrub or small tree  there are also dwarf lilacs amongst the dozen of so species and sub-species.
2. There are some hybrids with double flowers.
3. Lilacs are most justly famous for their perfume from the conical flower heads that is redolent of spring.
4. The variety Charles  Joly is almost purple.
5. For Lilac growing hints and tips
6. For photographs of more blossom