Can I cultivate a lilac from one I already have?

I have a kim lilac that I purchase two years ago. It is so nice that I would like another, but the store I puchased it from is out of lilacs for the season. Can I take a cutting from the one I have and grow another? If so how? Thanks!

Can I cultivate a lilac from one I already have?
The suggestions given are good, but I would like to ad one thing. My son in law had one growing in a pot. This was one that was already established. But there is a catch to better root development. Put some empty plastic pop bottles in the bottom of the pot and make sure the pot has good drain holes. This helps with the drainage, also the lilac rooted through out the winter as well.





If you are trying to root one in the ground, consider a few rocks in the bottom of the hole to help with drainage. Also mix a lot of high grade (Light Waite) soil like miracle grow potting soil with the dirt from the ground. In the winter it will either really take off, or not do a thing. In the spring you will know. So you may want to try a couple different ones to better the odds.
Reply:Growing lilacs from cuttings is really difficult, but possible. Take a cutting about 8 inches long on a growing shoot, dip it in rooting hormone and put it into a pot with potting mix, about 3 inches deep. Keep it well watered, but not soggy. It can take several months to root if it doesn%26#039;t die.
Reply:Yes. Dig up a sucker thats growing near the base of your original bush. Dig it down along the stem and then give it a good tug, pull up a good amount of roots and then cut it off. Plant it in a good hole, I use potting soil in the bottom and then mix some in with the rest of the dirt as I fill in the hole. You must keep it good and wet for a while, and it may appear to be dying but don%26#039;t give up on it, it WILL take, and grow.
Reply:Try another garden center. Here in PA garden centers carry them all summer.



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