While you can plant lilacs in the spring, the fall is preferred. [substeps] To transplant plants from a container, simply remove them from the container and spread out the roots.
[header] How to care for lilacs [title] Plant lilacs in the fall in full sun. [step] Lilacs need six hours of full sunlight a day to thrive. If your lilacs are not getting adequate sunlight, transplant or move the plant to an area where they can get more.