"Many gardeners believe that Lilacs tend to have a profusion of blooms every other year, with many fewer blooms in the off year. To increase blooms, make sure to remove dead blooms shortly after the blooms have died. Perform any pruning within a couple of weeks after the flowers have died. Next years buds form quickly, and you don't want to inadvertently snip them off. When first planting Lilacs, it will take up to three years for the first bloom." Found this on the internet!
John, aren't they cyclical? Did you have a really good year for blooms last year? That may be why...
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