Lilac gained popularity in almost all countries of the world, fragrant inflorescences of this amazing plant can be seen in any part of the planet. It is impossible to imagine a garden house or yard where this wonderful shrub does not grow. Currently, breeders were able to breed many varieties of lilacs, all of them are beautiful and excellent in their own way. Gently lilac, blue, snow-white - all the colors of lilac cannot be counted. It invariably becomes a cozy decoration of park garden areas. In addition, lilacs are distinguished by diverse flower shapes: here you can find large, small, double, simple and swirling.
Ordinary types of lilacs are completely unpretentious. This shrub is easy to grow even for a novice gardener. The pleasure of the beauty of this plant will be huge, because you can admire it in the garden. And lilac flowers are great for a bouquet. What are the features of growing lilac shrubs? Landing and care light enough. Seedlings are best planted in the autumn, because it is early autumn that will be the most favorable month for planting this plant. But the planting of lilacs in the spring it is not recommended by specialists, as the bushes wake up very early after winter and begin to grow intensively.
Planting seedlings of this shrub is necessary at a depth of more than half a meter, fertilizer must be applied. For better engraftment, it should be planted with an earthen lump. It is imperative to straighten all the roots, then the lilac, planting and care of which do not have any features, will take better and faster.
Pruning of lilacs is carried out in early spring, before buds open on the bush. To do this, thin out the branches, remove dried and damaged ones, and also cut them in such a way as to form the shape of a bush.
Does lilac require top dressing? Planting and caring for it include the addition of various fertilizers, especially nitrogen. Fertilizer is best added when loosening, but apply carefully so as not to damage the roots. Watering should be carried out during the growth period of the bush quite often and plentifully, and then pretty soon this amazing plant will delight with its fragrant flowers. Varietal types of lilacs can be propagated only by cuttings, vaccinations or branches, only wild types of lilacs grow from seeds. Like others, the plant undergoes various diseases, and lilacs (planting and care include spraying with Bordeaux liquid and other drugs) require attention. Most often, this plant is affected by powdery mildew, gray rot, various ticks, caterpillars that spoil the leaves and make its appearance unattractive.
Lilac bushes of different colors look interesting in landscape design, especially when they are pruned and spherical. In this form, they will become the highlight of any garden, create a shadow and cool on hot days, make it cozy and unique. The lilac will turn into an amazing miracle with a bewitching smell that will bring romance and beauty to the May garden. This shrub will charm, inspire and give joy every spring.