Common lilac was brought to Russia and European countries as early as the 17th century from the countries of the East: Iran, Afghanistan, Turkey. And due to its unpretentiousness, decorative flowering and wonderful aroma, lilacs conquered gardens, estates, house territories. Lilac is a plant outside of fashion, it is always in demand and serves as a simple, but unsurpassed in polarity decoration of the surrounding landscape.
A huge number of varieties will suit even the most demanding taste. For example, graceful standard forms during flowering are so densely dotted with brushes that they look like an ideal fragrant ball, on an even, low stem.
Snow-white, lilac, dark purple, simple and terry varieties of lilac are available to all lovers of this shrub.
This white branch of lilac
White varieties of lilacs always attract attention with their boiling white brushes.
White terry varieties of lilac
Variety Madame Lemoine - differs in late and long flowering, dense pyramidal brushes consist of large, white, double flowers. Terry white lilacs are also represented by varieties:
Alice Harding;
Elena Vekhova;
Joan of Arc;
Simple white varieties of lilacs
Variety Lebedushka - has neat, simple, milky - white flowers collected in medium-sized elegant brushes.
Also, simple varieties of white lilac include:
Flora;
Monument;
Vestal;
Galina Ulanova.
All white varieties are suitable for cutting into bouquets.
Violet, purple, violet, blue, magenta
Varieties of common lilacs are the most numerous among varieties of lilacs of other species. They differ in the size of the bushes, the volume and size of the crown, the density, the shape of the brushes and of course the color of the flowers.
Marshal Vasilevsky - terry variety with flowers of a pink shade;
Maksimovich - terry variety with purple flowers;
Hope - the variety has terry flowers in blue tones;
Knight - a variety with purple simple flowers;
Russian song - double, purple flowers.
Traditionally, bouquets are made from branches of lilacs, but it should be remembered that there is an individual intolerance to the smell of lilacs and it is better not to leave flowers in dormitory rooms.
Lilac. Landing and care
Agricultural technology for growing lilacs is not distinguished by great features and complexity.
Bushes can be planted both in autumn and spring, before buds open.
Important! When choosing a lilac seedling, pay attention to the root system, give preference to a plant with good roots.
It is better to plant lilacs in a good sunny place, protected from the wind. Prepare a planting hole in advance according to the size of the root system of the seedling. But not less than half a meter in width and depth.
Plant a bush and water it well. Further care comes down to weed removal. For 4 years of life, the plant must be fed with organic fertilizers. This will help form healthy and numerous buds. Subsequently, organic matter is introduced under the lilac bush in a year.
Pruning of lilac bushes is carried out in early spring, when all damaged branches and shoots are removed.
Over several centuries of cultivation of lilacs in the gardens, a great horticultural experience has been accumulated, which allows this lover to grow this oriental beauty without any problems.
