A staple fibre in northerly clime , lilacs ( Syringa ) are a deciduous shrub that produce a fragrant , cone shape - shaped cluster of flowers in purple or white . The common lilac ( Syringa vulgaris ) is the most well - know and can grow to 20 invertebrate foot in the proper climate . Florida ’s passion and humidity are not conducive to growing lilac and these plant will not survive in the central or southern parts of the state . In North Florida and on the panhandle , the ' Blue Skies ' and ' Miss Kim ' cultivars can survive , and there are some option for standardized plant throughout the state .

‘Blue Skies’

The ' Blue Skies ' lilac , a cultivar of the unwashed lilac , can originate to U.S. Department of Agriculture Plant Hardiness Zone 8 , as it postulate a short chill full point that standard lilac for the prime to prepare . This industrial plant produces a fragrant bloom in late saltation to other summer and should be embed in full sun or partial shade . ' Blue Skies , ' introduce in 1987 , can rise to 10 feet . This lilac prefer indifferent to more or less acidic grease and should be water on a regular basis .

Chinese Lilac

Taiwanese lilac ( Syringa x chinensis ) is hybrid that has been successful in zones 8 and 9b . The Chinese lilac , which can grow to 10 feet , has a deep purple flower in mid - give . This lilac is susceptible to powdery mildew and , in Florida , should be set in fond shade and soil should be kept moist . Also known as the Rouen lilac , this plant do well in neutral to slightly acid stain , but can not suffer heavy urban pollution . In Florida , this lilac should be planted in the cool spot in the yard .

Lilac Vine

The lilac vine ( Hardenbergia ) is native to Australia and is not relate to the common lilac . This plant , which can also grow in North Florida , is an evergreen vine that produce long , narrow clusters of flowers in pink , lift , violet or white . Not as fragrant as the common lilac , this industrial plant does well along fencing , wall or on pergolas . The lilac vine should be planted in sandy , well - debilitate soil , ask restrained water and prefers fond subtlety in Florida ’s warm areas . Increase piss if the lilac vine begins to wilt .

Miss Kim Lilac

A indigen of Korea , the ' Miss Kim ' lilac ( Syringa patula ) is particularly fragrant and has a light lavender flower conoid . Also known as the Korean or Manchurian lilac , ' Miss Kim ' grow into zone 8 and is suit to the state ’s panhandle and northerly Florida . The bush arise 4 to 9 feet magniloquent and produces pale purpleness to ice naughty flowers . This lilac is resistant to powdery mould , but does take more piss than the common lilac and should be planted in partial shade or in a container in Florida . Due to the high heat of northern Florida summer ’s , this plant should be watered frequently to avoid wilting .

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