Brilliant lilac

07/06/2023

Known for its understated colours, the lilac, in Eastern Europe, is strongly associated with Easter. This is because the shrub often begins to open its fragrant clusters on Easter Eve.

04/06/2023

04/06/2023

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.

31/05/2023

The shrub blooms only three times a year.

31/05/2023

In the East the gift of lilacs symbolises parting. In England, the gift is given to the groom as a sign of renunciation of engagement.

28/05/2023

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