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Lilac bushes. Leaves wilting on one #868081
Asked May 12, 2024, 2:10 PM EDT
I have 2 lilac bushes side by side on the East side of the house. They have been in the ground 5. Years now & one of them bloomed for the first time this year. The 2nd has nor bloomed & the leaves are wilting. What’s up?
Johnson County Iowa
Expert Response
Thank you for contacting AnswerLine. This article outlines how to manage potential problems with lilac bushes: https://yardandgarden.extension.iastate.edu/how-to/how-manage-potential-problems-growing-lilacs
For additional assistance I would recommend connecting with the Johnson County Master Gardeners.
The Johnson County Master Gardeners are staffing the Hortline for area homeowners and garden enthusiasts. With Covid-19 safety precautions in mind the Hortline, staffed by volunteers, will be open 9-11am on Tuesdays and Fridays.
You may speak to a Master Gardener by calling<personal data hidden>, leave a message, email or stop by the Johnson County Extension Office, located adjacent to the Johnson County 4-H Fairgrounds at 3109 Old HWY 218 S. You may also email your questions to the Johnson County Master Gardeners at <personal data hidden> and they can assist you with questions ranging from lawn care to fruit/vegetable production to ornamentals to pest management and much more.
