Lilacs in NC (grown, Canada, yard, nursery)

[catchick30]

I love a lilac bush, used to see them all over in NY. I would love to plant some but because i do not see them I wonder if they do well in NC. They say zone 3-8, when I look up my zone it comes up 7 on 1 site 8 on another. I do not know much about gardening, just what I like and I do well at keeping most things alive and well. So according to what i see, they should do ok, But I am curious as to how well they do. Any one have any knowledge of lilacs, how hard are they to grow? Do they grow well in Eastern NC?
My mom always has fusia's, and I tried to have 1 here, but they don't do so well in summer and heat.
I dont want to make another "fatal" mistake.

[Cattknap]

You might try the California lilac that was hybridized at Descanso Gardens in La Canada, CA - they have a lilac forest there that is amazing. This is a lilac (comes in several colors and shades) that will grow in warmer climates.

[swbtoo]

I purchased two dwarf lilac shrubs from QVC last year (I forgot the nursery they came from, but it's not a bad way to buy since they're guaranteed, and shipped according to your planting time). They haven't grown as fast as I'd like, but they seem to be holding their own even through the drought we had. They should get to about 5-6', I think. Might have to put them on steroids, though.

Thanks for your question - I'd love to have the fragrance of lilacs in my yard, and may try to grow one just for the heck of it. We had 30-year old lilacs on the end of our house in NH, they were at rooftop level, and beautiful (see thumbnail). Had to leave them with the house, though.

[catchick30]

I love the smell of lilacs, you have given me hope! I have 2 decks, so might have to plant a california near 1 and dwarf near the other. I'll let you know (in time) how they do...... i'm getting excited, just moved and have a great yard for planting and "prettying up".