Lilacs in August? Yes. Josee reblooms! This dwarf lilac blooms on new growth all summer long. If you don't have this one in your planting, you can correct that situation in September and enjoy lilacs until frost this year. As a dwarf it has a maximum height of 6 feet, but you can maintain a shorter plant with pruning.
Unlike other lilacs which bloom only once, Josee blooms and blooms from May until frost. Since the lavender-pink blooms appear on new growth, you are safe shearing the plant when the bloom fades and dries.
Remember other lilacs should be pruned after they bloom to produce bloom for next year. You can feed now to produce blooms next year. A good 12-12-12 fertilizer works well.
