This fall I dug up a lilac upshoot (from an old bush), it is sprouting indoors now, can I keep it inside?

Question

Can Lilac bushes be kept inside? Will the fll leafing out affect it's health nd survival?

Answer 1

No, lilacs need to go to sleep for the winter, so you would be best to put it back outside. If you leave it in a pot, you will need to protect the roots by either sinking the pot into the gound, mulching the pot or putting it in a larger pot that will prevent freezing - IF, freezing is an issue where you live.