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Lilac Bloom Failure in Georgia: Chill Hours and pH

Lilacs need winter chill hours to bloom. Cultivars like 'Angel White', 'Dark Knight', 'Betsy Ross', and 'Miss Kim' are more reliable in Georgia. Also, lilacs prefer near-neutral pH—apply a handful of garden lime around each plant annually.

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