Exemplary 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

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.

02/07/2023

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.

02/07/2023

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.

28/06/2023

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

28/06/2023

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.