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    Shrubs and conifers

    Lilac: maintenance tips

    A vigorous, easy-to-grow shrub whose spring blooms are renowned for their sweet fragrance.

    Maintenance tips: LilacMaintenance tips: Lilac

    Common name: Lilac

    Exposure

    For an abundant bloom, plant in full sun.

    Watering

    Water abundantly when planting. Does not require watering afterwards.

    Planting

    Plant in rich, well-drained soil with neutral pH. Does not like clay soils.

    Fertilization

    Fertilize with a phosphorus- and potassium-rich fertilizer early in the season.

    Availability may vary by store.

    Care products for shrubs and conifers

    1. Add to Wish List 19-4-8 granular cedar hedges and evergreens fertilizer
      BOTAFLORA
      19-4-8 granular cedar hedges and evergreens fertilizer
      PB Code 077-3090
      $18.98
    2. Add to Wish List 20-20-20 Water Soluble All-Purpose Fertilizer - 500 g
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      20-20-20 Water Soluble All-Purpose Fertilizer - 500 g
      PB Code 074-0339
      $8.48
    3. Add to Wish List 30-10-10 Water Soluble Cedar Hedges and Evergreens Fertilizer - 500 g
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      30-10-10 Water Soluble Cedar Hedges and Evergreens Fertilizer - 500 g
      PB Code 073-9500
      $8.48
    4. Add to Wish List Tree and Shrub Fertilizer 4-3-9 - 8 kg
      ACTI-SOL
      Tree and Shrub Fertilizer 4-3-9 - 8 kg
      PB Code 006-9003
      $29.98
    5. Add to Wish List Peat and shrimp compost
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      Peat and shrimp compost
      PB Code 073-9713
      $3.48
    6. Add to Wish List Composted sheep and peat manure
      BOTAFLORA
      Composted sheep and peat manure
      PB Code 073-9689
      $3.48
    7. Add to Wish List Potting soil - 28 L
      BOTAFLORA
      Potting soil - 28 L
      PB Code 073-9704
      $4.98
    8. Add to Wish List Multi-purpose transplanter with mycorrhizae
      BOTAFLORA
      Multi-purpose transplanter with mycorrhizae
      PB Code 074-0472
      $19.98
    9. Add to Wish List 0.5-16-2 Bone meal powder
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      0.5-16-2 Bone meal powder
      PB Code 073-9476
      $12.98
    10. Add to Wish List 8-0-0 Blood meal
      PROMIX
      8-0-0 Blood meal
      PB Code 066-3881
      $14.98
    11. Add to Wish List Chemfree Critter Ridder Animal Repellent - 1 kg
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      Chemfree Critter Ridder Animal Repellent - 1 kg
      PB Code 076-6629
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    12. Add to Wish List Lawn Cart - 4 pi³
      GARANT
      Lawn Cart - 4 pi³
      PB Code 002-1621
      $179.98

    Gardening tools and accessories

    1. Add to Wish List Coconut Plant Stand, 100 cm
      Scheurich
      Coconut Plant Stand, 100 cm
      PB Code 001-4077
      $11.17 $14.98
    2. Add to Wish List Coconut Plant Stand, 50 cm
      Scheurich
      Coconut Plant Stand, 50 cm
      PB Code 001-4078
      $7.75 $10.98
    3. Add to Wish List 2-Wheel Landscaper Wheelbarrow, 6 ft³
      TRUE TEMPER
      2-Wheel Landscaper Wheelbarrow, 6 ft³
      PB Code 026-0523
      $143.97 $159.98
    4. Add to Wish List Wheelbarrow Steel Tray, 4 Cu Ft
      GARANT
      Wheelbarrow Steel Tray, 4 Cu Ft
      PB Code 038-5220
      $94.98
    5. Add to Wish List Bypass Lopping Shears - 28" - Ratchet System, Telescopic Handle
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      Bypass Lopping Shears - 28" - Ratchet System, Telescopic Handle
      PB Code 619-1021
      $39.97 $44.98
    6. Add to Wish List Hose and 3-tube sprinkler
      FLEXON
      Hose and 3-tube sprinkler
      PB Code 049-5208
      $39.98
    7. Add to Wish List FatMax Water Hose - 50'
      STANLEY
      FatMax Water Hose - 50'
      PB Code 060-8617
      $54.98
    8. Add to Wish List H2O Watering Can - Slate - 2 gal
      DCN
      H2O Watering Can - Slate - 2 gal
      PB Code 072-7718
      $12.98
    9. Add to Wish List Power-Lever extendable hedge shears
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      Power-Lever extendable hedge shears
      PB Code 073-4213
      $42.98
    10. Add to Wish List Pruner bypass
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      Pruner bypass
      PB Code 073-4268
      $19.98
    11. Add to Wish List Micro-Tip Pruning Snips.
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      Micro-Tip Pruning Snips.
      PB Code 073-4277
      $16.05 $19.98
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    12. Add to Wish List Grizzly Round Point Shovel - 27 3/4"
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      Grizzly Round Point Shovel - 27 3/4"
      PB Code 662-0028
      $39.98

    Image for informational purposes only. Size, colour and variety of plants shown may vary from store to store. The information in this article is intended as a guide only and may not apply to certain situations. If you have any questions, contact a Potvin & Bouchard expert in your area.

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