Marvellous lilac

11/05/2023

11/05/2023

Temporary spring drought is not terrible, but if it drags on, the plant will need watering.

11/05/2023

Lilacs do not tolerate dark places, so choose a sunny and wind-protected spot.

09/05/2023

Lilacs have been cultivated for about 500 years, but during that time as many as 2300 species of lilacs of various shapes, colours and scents have been grown. The only rival is roses.

09/05/2023

The goddess Siringa, after whom the plant was named, was responsible for idyll and joy. Arguably, the lilacs themselves do a fine job of these functions.

06/05/2023

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

02/05/2023

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