Unrivalled lilac

14/05/2023

14/05/2023

Lilacs live a surprisingly long life and may delight your eyes not only you but also your grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

10/05/2023

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.

10/05/2023

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

02/05/2023

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.

02/05/2023

Every year Boston celebrates what is known as Lilac Sunday. This is the only day of the year when picnics are allowed at the Boston Arboretum, which contained 442 lilac bushes.

30/04/2023

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

30/04/2023

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.