Masterful lilac

16/09/2023

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

14/09/2023

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

14/09/2023

11/09/2023

When they bloom magnificently in spring, lilacs lend colour and sophistication to gardens.

11/09/2023

The lilac is a wonderful plant that fascinates us with its lush bunches that exude a wonderful fragrance.

09/09/2023

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.

06/09/2023

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.

06/09/2023

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