Radiant Lilac has been christened as Sherwin-Williams Loneliest Color for 2025. But what do top interior designers think of this less-than-popular shade?

Generally shade trees should have one dominant leader ... See page 5 of our online publication, Pruning Ornamental Plants. Question: My lilacs’ leaves are about 1/10 normal size and didn ...

and you will find lilac in the spotlight. So yes, it ticks the trends box, but more than that, this is a colour – or rather a shade (of violet) – with a delicacy that means it works ...

For a garden with instant charm, fragrance, and color, plant our favorite scented climbing flowers, like honeysuckle, ...