Lilacs have not been called “the mother of memory” without good reason: Their evocative aroma, one of the sweetest in the garden, brings with it the uncanny gift of recall. The first hi… ...

Persian Lilac (Syringa persica): Generally smaller, with pale lilac to white flowers. Dwarf Korean Lilac (Syringa meyeri 'Palibin'): Compact, suitable for small spaces, and highly fragrant.

Shane Connolly, florist By Royal Appointment, used British cut foliage for this display: Weigela, lilac (Syringa persica) and jasmine are the stars, accented by delicate aquilegia and forget-me-nots.

One variety of so-called common lilac shrub that does fairly well with only light winter chill is Persian lilac, Syringa Oleaceae s. x persica, but it should be planted in a cool location that ...