Exemplary lilac

14/05/2023

14/05/2023

A single lilac shrub can bloom up to three times in a year.

11/05/2023

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.

11/05/2023

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

09/05/2023

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

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

06/05/2023

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.