How to grow lilac in the garden, on the balcony, and in a pot

An intoxicating scent. Flowers with a variety of colors from white to red, passing through pink, blue and purple. Lilacs are deciduous shrubs of good hardiness, native to the countries of the Middle East, and arrived in Europe in the 17th century. The widespread pier species in our continent and Syringa vulgaris.

What

The plant of the lilac It is a shrub of which 30 species are known, which can also become a small tree with trunks up to 4 meters tall. It is used singly, in groups, in shrubby clumps, in hedges free. The important thing is that the distance between one plant and another is at least one meter and thirty centimeters.

Exposure and climate

Lilacs are cold-hardy. They prefer sunny locations, although they can be grown in light shade. The extraordinary flowers of this plant have always been part of children's imagination: legend has it that fairies always wanted to be surrounded by lilacs, rather than by trees. Pink, to be protected by their ability to ward off evil.

Land

These plants prefer fairly compact, fertile, fresh soils, well-rich in organic matter. They tolerate the presence of limestone well. At the first flowering after planting, it is advisable to remove most of the flowers as soon as they bloom. In spring you can mulch at the base of the plant with mature manure.

Irrigation

In hot periods, keep the roots constantly moist, avoiding stagnationFor the rest, proceed with normal watering.

How to grow lilac in a pot

Lilacs are easily grown even in a simple pot to put on the balcony or on the windowsill. The important thing is that the pot is large and proportionate to the size of the plant we have chosen. Furthermore, it is a good idea to place a small amount of water at the bottom of the pot. gravel or expanded clay to avoid damage from possible water stagnation.

When growing lilacs in pots, in addition to ensuring the soil is always moist and watered sufficiently, it is advisable to remove any suckers, otherwise the plant will not find enough space in the pot.

Sowing and flowering

Propagation occurs by cutting. cuttings semi-woody with a heel, they are taken from the mother plant in summer. Flowering occurs from May to September.

Pruning

How much does a lilac plant cost?

A beautiful lilac plant can be found at any nursery. But there are several species that can also be purchased online. The price is around 5-6 euros per plant.

Problems and remedies

Lilacs can be infested with leaf-mining insects that cause them to curl. In this case, treat them in the summer with specific products.

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