Fabulous lilac

17/05/2023

Lilac was highly valued in China for its medicinal properties and is still used medicinally today. For example, the sap of the leaves has healing properties, the flowers help with rheumatism and pain relief.

11/05/2023

11/05/2023

The long-lived lilac bush is over 130 years old. The dates of its life are 1801-1931.

11/05/2023

Do you want to hint to someone that feelings have faded? Send a lilac: In the East, it symbolises separation. And in England, such a bouquet was given to the groom as a sign of rejection of engagement.

03/05/2023

It is considered a harmonising plant because it is named after the Greek naiad Syringa, which is responsible for tranquillity and mental balance.

01/05/2023

Queen Elizabeth I Tudor was a lilac lover and was given to her by the Austrian Emperor.

01/05/2023

Some varieties are frost hardy and can comfortably tolerate temperatures of up to 60 degrees below zero.