Nice lilac

05/07/2023

05/07/2023

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.

02/07/2023

If you planted a lilac bush in your garden, not only your children but also your grandchildren and probably your great-grandchildren will thank you. Celebrating a centenary is commonplace for this plant.

02/07/2023

The lilacs' lingering, sweet scent is unmistakable, letting us know that summer is coming. Hungarian lilacs break all stereotypes: they do not smell. Not at all.

28/06/2023

In Washington and Illinois, annual lilac festivals are held in May. The same festival is celebrated in Michigan, but only in June.

28/06/2023

There are approximately 40 species of lilacs in the world today, some of which are considered major species.

26/06/2023

Throughout its cultivation (more than 500 years), more than 2300 different varieties of lilac have been bred. The only rival in the number of varieties is the rose.

26/06/2023

Lilacs are named after Siringa, the goddess of joy and tranquillity. One has to assume, quite justifiably.