Things You'll Need

Instructions

1

Dig one 2- to 4-inch-deep hole in your yard for each lilac seed in early springtime, just after the ground fully thaws. Ensure that the planting location receives plenty of direct sunlight. Lilac bushes require at least six hours of full sunlight each day.
2

Place one seed in each hole and cover it with soil. Lilac bushes can be planted in regular, moderately packed garden soil.
3

Water the planted areas daily. They should remain moist but not overly muddy. Seedlings should sprout within 30 to 90 days of planting.
4

Cut buds off each lilac seedling the following spring. While some lilac seedlings flower in springtime, they can divert more nutrients to growth and overall health if you prevent premature flowering. After the first year of growth, you can leave the buds intact to promote active springtime blooming.