Lilac

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Lilac / Syringa L. / is a beautiful flowering shrub, which in terms of quality and popularity is second only to the rose. Homeland of this amazing shrub is Persia, from where traders brought it to Vienna 400 years ago. The lilac is a representative of the Olive family.

From Vienna, lilac spread rapidly throughout Europe and to this day its fame is undeniable. Lilac is a universal plant for landscaping. Relatively cold-resistant, lilac has a long and fragrant flowering, has an extremely beautiful and dense crown, worthy of admiration.

The lilac is a shrub or small tree that reaches a height of 5 meters. It is found in gardens and yards, parks and boulevards. You can see it both in the field and on the beach and the steep parts of the mountains.

It can grow not only on fertile soils, but also on sandy, calcareous and stony soils. It only does not tolerate swampy soils and swamps. It prefers sunny places, but also grows in partial shade. It does not need special care because it withstands cold and drought.

The leaves of lilac are deep green with a heart shape and smooth at the end. They are located opposite on the branches. The beautiful flowers of lilac are gathered in panicles and develop from the uppermost lateral buds. Lilac blooms in April-May in pink, white, blue, purple, magenta. It can also be found in yellow.

Composition of lilac

The colors of lilac contain essential oil, dyes, glycosides, salts, organic acids, vitamin C and farnesol, which gives it an amazing aroma. The leaves contain sinigrin, vitamin C and other substances.

Growing lilacs

The lilac can be grown both in the yard and in pots at home. The lilac in the yard is unpretentious and durable - both in severe cold and summer heat, it successfully resists diseases and pests. If you want to have more than one lilac in your yard, do not choose varieties with similar characteristics, because the effect of their beauty will be lost.

Take care of lilac they are not complicated at all, and one of the most important things to know about this shrub is pruning. The panicles should be removed as soon as flowering is over. This must be done very carefully so as not to damage the branches next to them, on which the new flower buds are laid.

With autumn pruning next year, the lilac will not bloom. Pruning also consists of removing weak, dry and inward-growing branches. Wild shoots should also be pruned. However, lilac branches should never be broken. The cutting of the excess branches should be done with sharp and clean tools, and the places should be covered with lime or other special preparations.

Plant in the yard lilac in a well-lit place, but only during the first part of the day. Before planting, make a good drainage, the soil should be neutral or slightly acidic, fertilized with mineral fertilizers containing magnesium.

If you decide to grow lilac at home, it is best to get a two-year shrub in the fall. The shrub can overwinter in a box on the balcony, but conditions must be created so that the roots do not freeze. In early spring, the bush is removed, the roots are pruned slightly and planted in a pot with a diameter of about 18 cm.

After planting, abundantly water the bush and prune it. The pruning is done in order to leave 3-4 pairs of buds on each branch, depending on the degree of development of the crown. For 10-15 days the pot is kept in a sunny and warm place and watered regularly. Then he stands on the balcony and buries himself in the chest.

In the summer it is watered regularly. It is fed once a week with a solution of beef manure. During the growth period, the root shoots and buds appear. These care should continue until mid-June.

Benefits of lilac

The amazing aroma of lilac used in the composition of a number of cosmetic products. The leaves, flowers and buds, which are high in trace elements, tannins, glycosides and phytohormones, are mainly used. These substances have anti-inflammatory, cleansing and analgesic effects on the skin. Lilac is used in the perfume industry.

Lilac flowers help cleanse the body and gout. The flowers are flooded with brandy so as to cover the flowers with 1-2 fingers on top. The vessel is kept in the dark for two weeks, after which it is filtered. Drink 20-30 drops with a little water, 2-3 times a day. In arthritis, the infusion is rubbed on the painful areas.