Lilac bushes can take up to 5 years to bloom. the ones in the nursery that are already in bloom are probably a shoot cut from another bush? Not sure. But I had one that stayed dormant for 3 years, I didn't know any better, so I thought it was dead. Dug it up, threw it away, and then found out it takes 5 years! Well worth the wait though, my favorite flower! Too bad they only last about 4 weeks. |