A symbol of spring in your garden. We reveal the secrets of lilac

Many of us, when talking about spring, immediately imagine lilacs. It is this tree that is considered a symbol of spring. This tree has rightfully earned its love due to the abundant flowering of a bright, purple color and an incredibly pleasant smell. Most often we can find lilacs in parks and gardens. Lilac looks very nice next to conifers. The combination of lilacs and bright peonies, lilac onions, geraniums, etc. also looks good. Lilac is the owner of a deep and highly branched root system, therefore, lilacs are often used as a windbreak on slopes, slopes, banks of reservoirs in order to strengthen the slopes. The lilac variety is important to consider when planting and growing.

Lilac variety

There are several types of lilacs, let's dwell on them in detail.

1. Archevekyu. This is a rather rare variety of lilacs. At the end of April, dark purple buds appear on it, the flowers of this variety have a purple solid color, have a delicate aroma.

3. Lilac Prince Volkonsky. This is a pretty popular variety, highly decorative. In May, you can already notice the appearance of purple-red and burgundy buds. The flowers have a diameter of about 2-2.5 cm. The edges of the petals have a sharp shape, strongly raised, thereby creating a dense and dense inflorescence.

4. Lilac General Pershing. A large and spreading shrub that reaches a height of about 4 m. At the end of April, this tree has purple-pink buds. The petals are slightly pointed, bent back.

5. Beauty of Moscow. A very graceful variety of lilacs, rightfully the best variety in the world. A spreading variety, which in height and width can reach about 3 m. The flowers of this variety are large, double, when blooming, they have pearl pink with a slight lilac shade, have a diameter of more than 2.5 cm.

6. Miss Ellen Wilmont. This is an amazingly beautiful, snow-white variety of lilacs. The flowers of this variety are snow-white in color, they are 2-2.5 cm in diameter, the petals are wide, bent inward.

7. Kolesnikov Olympics. This variety is distinguished by the fact that it has a contrasting combination of dark purple buds and opened pale pink flowers.

Features for the care of lilacs

Now let's talk about the features of lilacs. Lilac is a fairly drought-resistant tree, it loves light, but it can grow in light shade. Before planting, it is best to choose a place where the sun's rays fall and there are no drafts. Lilac prefers loose, fertile, moderately moist soil, Lilac does not like moisture accumulation. During flowering, lilacs are recommended to be watered as needed. In the first year of planting, lilacs need intensive watering. The first 2-3 years after planting, the lilac should not be cut off. Then it should be trimmed decoratively. The most important quality of lilac is that it is resistant to winter cold, pests and diseases. Therefore, if you also want to plant this fragrant tree on your site, then you can safely do it.