Unsurpassed lilac

16/05/2023

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

12/05/2023

12/05/2023

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.

09/05/2023

Lilacs have been cultivated for over 500 years and during that time they have evolved into many varieties, each with its own shape, scent and colour.

09/05/2023

According to one legend, the lilac bloomed when spring chased the snow away from the meadows and lifted the sun high above the ground.

03/05/2023

According to one ancient belief, this flower indicates the length of winter. If the lilac blooms, it means that the cold days have passed and winter has receded.