Lilac beauty of Moscow planting and care in the open field

Lilacs can be found in many parks in cities around the world. Its large beautiful bunches of flowers, fragrant aroma and delicate colors are loved by many people. In various countries, there are legends about how lilacs appeared. For example, among the ancient Greeks, the nymph Syringa became her, who turned into her, fleeing from the god of the forests Pan.

Among the Scandinavians, the rainbow goddess Iris painted the bushes with her own colors, and this is how the lilac appeared. As fascinating as the legends are, lilacs surpass them in beauty.

Historical reference

Persia is considered the birthplace of lilac, where it was used for medicinal purposes as early as the 4th century. Later, these flowers began to be cultivated in China, and this ornamental shrub was brought to Europe from Turkey in the 16th century.

Its unpretentious care, good adaptation, beauty and pleasant aroma made lilac popular in the estates and parks of Russian landowners. Many Russian and foreign artists dedicated their canvases to her, for example, Vrubel, Korovin, Monet and others.

Today, lilac decorates not only parks, but also city courtyards and streets, it is very often found in cemeteries. There are more than 1600 species of this ornamental shrub in the world, and in the Moscow Botanical Garden alone there are more than 300 varieties of it. Among them are breeding works of Russian scientists Michurin and Kolesnikov, such as Krasnaya Moskva and in Memory of Kirov, as well as the lilac Beauty of Moscow, planting and caring for which is so simple that it has become a favorite of many flower growers.

Differences in lilac varieties

The ancestor of almost all varieties of this ornamental bush existing today is the type of common lilac. The main differences between species are in their following features:

• flowering time - early varieties (late April, May), medium (June) and late (July-August);
• the duration of flowering in different species ranges from 11 days to 3 weeks;
• flower size;
• the shape of the petals and the flower as a whole;
• the number of flowers in the inflorescence;
• the shape of the inflorescence, for example, lush, dense, conical, oval or other;
• the color of the unopened inflorescence;
• flower color - only 7 shades of lilac in the world: white, lilac, blue, pink, lilac, purple, red-purple color.

Thus, there are 20 genera of lilacs with 400 species of shrubs. Lilac The beauty of Moscow, planting and care in the open field for which is very simple, belongs to the type of ordinary lilac in its characteristics and is in constant demand among flower growers.

Beauty of Moscow

Lilac The beauty of Moscow, the height of the bush of which is 3-4 meters, is often found in summer cottages, parks and inner city courtyards. This type of common lilac has high winter hardiness, and the only thing that has a bad effect on it is stagnant water and a high level of groundwater.

Otherwise, this variety is unpretentious, although it has its own requirements when choosing a soil. Bred a new decorative lilac Kolesnikov L.A., which by crossing in 1947 two varieties - Belle de Nancy and I.V. Michurin, got a new look.

Long-lasting flowering and aroma make lilacs the Beauty of Moscow, the care of which can be mastered even by a novice florist, the most recognizable in summer cottages. In addition, it is she who is recognized as one of the most beautiful in the world among other varieties.

Soil selection

Lilac The beauty of Moscow, planting and caring for which does not require any special skills and knowledge, nevertheless, it is demanding on the composition of the soil and the place when planting.

This ornamental shrub loves the sun and does not tolerate drafts, so it is better to choose a place in advance that is protected from cold winter winds from the sunny side.

It is better not to use acidic soils at all or to make them neutral with the help of fertilizers, so that the Krasavitsa Moscow lilac will take root well. In this case, planting should be carried out in drier areas of the site, with an abundance of heat and light.

On neutral soils, this lilac variety takes root well and gives abundant and long flowering.

On heavy soils, it is recommended to make larger pits and apply 10 kg of organic fertilizer mixed with soil into them. Better if it is compost or humus.

Planting lilacs

Lilac Beauty of Moscow - the description of the variety confirms this - it is better to plant in late August - early autumn, in cloudy cool weather or in the evening.

In pre-prepared planting pits, the size of which depends solely on the fertility of the soil, organic fertilizers should be applied. The worse the quality of the soil, the larger the hole should be.

The distance between lilac bushes depends solely on the variety: for large standard varieties, it can be up to 5 meters, for ordinary ones up to 2.5 m.

The soil in the planting pit should be poured with a low mound, the horses of the seedling should be spread on it, sprinkled with earth and carefully tamped. When planting, it is important to ensure that the root collar protrudes 4-5 cm above the surface.

After the bush is planted, it is necessary to pour earth around it at a distance of 20 cm and pour water into the formed hole and pour mulch. Sawdust or peat is good for mulching.

Is the beauty of Moscow lilac capricious? Planting and care (the photo shows one of the watering methods) does not require much effort behind it, but, correctly carried out, will provide the gardener with joy during flowering.

Lilac care

In the concept of "care" is getting rid of the lilac bush from weeds, loosening the soil and watering.Also important during the growth of a young bush is the formation of the crown. The beauty of Moscow lilac also requires feeding. Spring care for a bush requires leaving 5-6 main skeletal branches, and cutting off the rest. When carrying out such a simple work, the bush will form with a beautiful crown. You should also free the trunk of the bush below the inoculation from excess growth. If you use the rooted lilac Beauty of Moscow, planting and caring for it will be easier than for a grafted bush. It is more resistant to diseases and can bloom for up to 25 years (for grafted plants, the period is 15 years).

Crown formation and feeding

The formation of the crown of the grown bush should be done by correct pruning of the inflorescences. To do this, you should cut off the inflorescences along with part of the branch that grew last year. You cannot break or cut flowers on a young branch, this will lead to the fact that the lilac will bloom in a year.

In order for the lilac to gain strength for growth and development, it is necessary to remove faded "panicles" immediately after flowering, and before it begins, you can cut off part of the buds.

It is best to use organic fertilizers such as humus or compost to maintain the soil around the lilacs. Potash and phosphorus fertilizers can be added to them for feeding in the fall. In the spring you can add nitrogenous substances.

For autumn feeding, fertilizers are taken per 1 m2 in the following proportions: organics 2 buckets, superphosphate 3 tbsp. spoons, potassium sulfate - 2 tbsp. spoons. This mixture should be applied when digging up the earth in the fall around the trunk circle.

From nitrogen fertilizers, it is better to use urea before the beginning of the growing season and during the formation of buds at the rate of 2 tbsp. spoons per 1 m2 of the trunk circle.

Description of the variety Krasavitsa Moscow

Lilac Beauty of Moscow, planting and caring for which is simple and easy, is considered one of the most beautiful varieties of this ornamental shrub.

Its distinctive properties:

• it is a low bush (3-4 m) with densely branched shoots directed upwards;
• has a spreading crown;
• blooms profusely annually;
• forms large inflorescences with double pink-white flowers.

Lilac The beauty of Moscow blooms in May, and stands out among similar bushes with large cone-shaped "panicles" with a delicate and strong aroma. This variety is very good for landscaping the site.

The lilac variety Krasavitsa Moskvy was bred in the middle of the last century by the breeder L.A. Kolesnikov. The culture is unpretentious, appreciated for its lush, showy white-pink inflorescences, used in landscaping and grown for cutting.

The ornamental variety looks like a sprawling shrub with several trunks. The species belongs to perennial deciduous plants, lives up to 30 years, blooms in May - June.

You will recognize the Beauty of Moscow by the following features:

• shrub height from 3 to 4 m;
• strong branches;
• matte heart-shaped leaves of bright green color;
• paniculate inflorescences of a pyramidal shape are located vertically. They contain fragrant pinkish-white double flowers with raised petals, similar to polyanthus roses. Flowering lasts 2-3 weeks.

The shrub grows at a medium pace and blooms moderately but continuously. Towards the end of the growing season, the flowers become completely white. The plant is highly appreciated by UNESCO, it is included in the seven best species of the World collection of white lilacs.

Plant in early May, mid-July, or mid-September. For planting, choose an elevated location with well-drained, non-acidic soil. The nitrogen complex introduced in spring will accelerate the growth of seedlings, and the phosphorus complex stimulates abundant flowering.

Plant seedlings with open roots in early spring or early September, and with closed ones throughout the growing season. It's good if you manage to guess a cloudy day for planting. Follow the step by step instructions:

1. Dig a hole 2 times the size of the seedling's earthen ball.
2. Place a layer of broken brick or rubble on the bottom of the hole.If the soil is clay, add sand, if, on the contrary, sandy - fertile soil, humus, top dressing. Mix everything thoroughly.
3. Place the seedling in the hole and cover it with earth, then tamp it.
4. Water the bush liberally so that the water drives all the air out of the hole.
5. Cover the trunk circle with peat or wood chips.

When planting, monitor the position of the root collar: for seedlings with a closed root system, it should be located at the same level as in a pot, and for specimens with open roots, it should rise 2-3 cm above the ground. Deepening the neck will lead to overgrowth formation.

Taking care of the Beauty of Moscow will not give you a lot of trouble. Remove wilting buds, water the plant in dry conditions, and gently loosen the soil from time to time. If you applied fertilizers when planting, then the variety will need new ones only after 2 years.

If you follow the above tips, the Beauty of Moscow will delight the eye with abundant flowering for a long time and will become the main decoration of your garden.

Content

• 1 Lilac Beauty of Moscow: planting and care in the open field in spring, description
  • 1.1 Historical background
  • 1.2 Differences in lilac varieties
  • 1.3 Beauty of Moscow
  • 1.4 Soil selection
  • 1.5 Planting lilacs
  • 1.6 Caring for lilacs
  • 1.7 Crown formation and feeding
  • 1.8 Description of the variety Krasavitsa Moscow
• 2 Lilac. Subtleties of planting and care
  • 2.1 Varieties and varieties
  • 2.2 Planting lilacs
  • 2.3 Caring for lilacs
  • 2.4 Fertilization and feeding
  • 2.5 Reproduction of lilac
  • 2.6 Diseases and pests
  • 2.7 How to care for lilacs: video
  • 2.8 Growing lilac: photo
• 3 Terry variety of lilac - Beauty of Moscow: description, planting and care, photo. When to plant, how to feed, treat diseases and pests, how to propagate the Terry Lilac Beauty of Moscow?
  • 3.1 White terry lilac - Beauty of Moscow: description, photo
  • 3.2 When white terry lilac blooms Beauty of Moscow: month
  • 3.3 When is it better to plant a Moscow beauty lilac: in spring or autumn?
  • 3.4 How to feed lilacs in spring?
  • 3.5 How to treat the beauty of Moscow lilac from diseases and pests?
  • 3.6 Pruning lilacs Beauty of Moscow in autumn and after flowering
  • 3.7 How does the beauty of Moscow terry lilac breed?
  • 3.8 Diseases and pests of lilac
  • 3.9 Why doesn't the beauty of Moscow lilac bloom and the leaves curl: what to do?
  • 3.10 VIDEO: Lilac care
• 4 Lilac planting and care, types and varieties of lilacs, photo
  • 4.1 Common lilac
  • 4.2 Terry types of lilac
  • 4.3 Choosing a landing site
  • 4.4 How to plant lilacs
  • 4.5 Organization of care
  • 4.6 Pruning rules, reproduction
• 5 Beauty of Moscow (Krasavitsa Moskvy)
  • 5.1 Common lilac Beauty of Moscow: history of origin, description of the variety
  • 5.2 Decorative features
  • 5.3 Lilac Beauty of Moscow. Agrotechnics
  • 5.4 Landing
  • 5.5 Care
  • 5.6 Cropping
  • 5.7 Stamp forms
  • 5.8 Lilac Beauty of Moscow in landscape design
  • 5.9 The beauty of Moscow in the interior

Lilac Beauty of Moscow: planting and care in the open field in spring, description

Lilacs can be found in many parks in cities around the world. Its large beautiful bunches of flowers, fragrant aroma and delicate colors are loved by many people. In various countries, there are legends about how lilacs appeared. For example, among the ancient Greeks, the nymph Syringa became her, who turned into her, fleeing from the god of the forests Pan.

Among the Scandinavians, the rainbow goddess Iris painted the bushes with her own colors, and this is how the lilac appeared. As fascinating as the legends are, lilacs surpass them in beauty.

Historical reference

Persia is considered the birthplace of lilac, where it was used for medicinal purposes as early as the 4th century. Later, these flowers began to be cultivated in China, and this ornamental shrub was brought to Europe from Turkey in the 16th century.

Its unpretentious care, good adaptation, beauty and pleasant aroma made lilac popular in the estates and parks of Russian landowners. Many Russian and foreign artists dedicated their canvases to her, for example, Vrubel, Korovin, Monet and others.

Today, lilac decorates not only parks, but also city courtyards and streets, it is very often found in cemeteries.

There are more than 1600 species of this ornamental shrub in the world, and in the Moscow Botanical Garden alone there are more than 300 varieties of it.

Among them are breeding works of Russian scientists Michurin and Kolesnikov, such as Krasnaya Moskva and in Memory of Kirov, as well as the lilac Beauty of Moscow, planting and caring for which is so simple that it has become a favorite of many flower growers.

Differences in lilac varieties

The ancestor of almost all varieties of this ornamental bush existing today is the type of common lilac. The main differences between species are in their following features:

• flowering time - early varieties (late April, May), medium (June) and late (July-August);
• the duration of flowering in different species ranges from 11 days to 3 weeks;
• flower size;
• the shape of the petals and the flower as a whole;
• the number of flowers in the inflorescence;
• the shape of the inflorescence, for example, lush, dense, conical, oval or other;
• the color of the unopened inflorescence;
• flower color - only 7 shades of lilac in the world: white, lilac, blue, pink, lilac, purple, red-purple color.

Thus, there are 20 genera of lilacs with 400 species of shrubs. Lilac The beauty of Moscow, planting and care in the open field for which is very simple, belongs to the type of ordinary lilac in its characteristics and is in constant demand among flower growers.

Beauty of Moscow

Lilac The beauty of Moscow, the height of the bush of which is 3-4 meters, is often found in summer cottages, parks and inner city courtyards. This type of common lilac has high winter hardiness, and the only thing that has a bad effect on it is stagnant water and a high level of groundwater.

Otherwise, this variety is unpretentious, although it has its own requirements when choosing a soil. Bred a new decorative lilac Kolesnikov L.A., which by crossing in 1947 two varieties - Belle de Nancy and I.V. Michurin, got a new look.

Long-lasting flowering and aroma make lilacs the Beauty of Moscow, the care of which can be mastered even by a novice florist, the most recognizable in summer cottages. In addition, it is she who is recognized as one of the most beautiful in the world among other varieties.

Soil selection

Lilac The beauty of Moscow, planting and caring for which does not require any special skills and knowledge, nevertheless, it is demanding on the composition of the soil and the place when planting.

This ornamental shrub loves the sun and does not tolerate drafts, so it is better to choose a place in advance that is protected from cold winter winds from the sunny side.

It is better not to use acidic soils at all or to make them neutral with the help of fertilizers, so that the Krasavitsa Moscow lilac will take root well. In this case, planting should be carried out in drier areas of the site, with an abundance of heat and light.

On neutral soils, this lilac variety takes root well and gives abundant and long flowering.

On heavy soils, it is recommended to make larger pits and apply 10 kg of organic fertilizer mixed with soil into them. Better if it is compost or humus.

Planting lilacs

Lilac Beauty of Moscow - the description of the variety confirms this - it is better to plant in late August - early autumn, in cloudy cool weather or in the evening.

In pre-prepared planting pits, the size of which depends solely on the fertility of the soil, organic fertilizers should be applied. The worse the quality of the soil, the larger the hole should be.

The distance between lilac bushes depends solely on the variety: for large standard varieties, it can be up to 5 meters, for ordinary ones up to 2.5 m.

The soil in the planting pit should be poured with a low mound, the horses of the seedling should be spread on it, sprinkled with earth and carefully tamped. When planting, it is important to ensure that the root collar protrudes 4-5 cm above the surface.

After the bush is planted, it is necessary to pour earth around it at a distance of 20 cm and pour water into the formed hole and pour mulch. Sawdust or peat is good for mulching.

Is the beauty of Moscow lilac capricious? Planting and care (the photo shows one of the watering methods) does not require much effort behind it, but, correctly carried out, will provide the gardener with joy during flowering.

Lilac care

In the concept of "care" is getting rid of the lilac bush from weeds, loosening the soil and watering. Also important during the growth of a young bush is the formation of the crown. The beauty of Moscow lilac also requires feeding. Spring care for a bush requires leaving 5-6 main skeletal branches, and cutting off the rest.

When carrying out such a simple work, the bush will form with a beautiful crown. You should also free the trunk of the bush below the inoculation from excess growth. If you use the rooted lilac Beauty of Moscow, planting and caring for it will be easier than for a grafted bush.

It is more resistant to diseases and can bloom for up to 25 years (for grafted plants, the period is 15 years).

Crown formation and feeding

The formation of the crown of the grown bush should be done by correct pruning of the inflorescences. To do this, you should cut off the inflorescences along with part of the branch that grew last year. You cannot break or cut flowers on a young branch, this will lead to the fact that the lilac will bloom in a year.

In order for the lilac to gain strength for growth and development, it is necessary to remove faded "panicles" immediately after flowering, and before it begins, you can cut off part of the buds.

It is best to use organic fertilizers such as humus or compost to maintain the soil around the lilacs. Potash and phosphorus fertilizers can be added to them for feeding in the fall. In the spring you can add nitrogenous substances.

For autumn feeding, fertilizers are taken per 1 m2 in the following proportions: organics 2 buckets, superphosphate 3 tbsp. spoons, potassium sulfate - 2 tbsp. spoons. This mixture should be applied when digging up the earth in the fall around the trunk circle.

From nitrogen fertilizers, it is better to use urea before the beginning of the growing season and during the formation of buds at the rate of 2 tbsp. spoons per 1 m2 of the trunk circle.

Description of the variety Krasavitsa Moscow

Lilac Beauty of Moscow, planting and caring for which is simple and easy, is considered one of the most beautiful varieties of this ornamental shrub.

Its distinctive properties:

• it is a low bush (3-4 m) with densely branched shoots directed upwards;
• has a spreading crown;
• blooms profusely annually;
• forms large inflorescences with double pink-white flowers.

Lilac The beauty of Moscow blooms in May, and stands out among similar bushes with large cone-shaped "panicles" with a delicate and strong aroma. This variety is very good for landscaping the site.

Lilac. Subtleties of planting and care

Lush lilac bushes in spring impress with their flowering and aroma. Passing by such beauty, I want to break the bouquet and put it at home.

But it is better to plant a bush on your site, especially since spring is the best time to decide and choose a variety not from a photograph, but live. Lilac is winter-hardy and drought-resistant, and does not cause any problems from the point of view of care.

It is completely easy to grow a shrub and then propagate it, the main thing is not to make gross mistakes.

Varieties and varieties

The lilac in the photo, which is most often found in gardens and parks, is common lilac. Since this species has amazing variability, it is he who holds the record for varieties - there are about five hundred of them. These varieties differ in appearance and other characteristics, but do not differ in growing and growing conditions. There are other types as well.

1. Hyacinthous lilac is a hybrid that differs in purple leaves in autumn and early spring flowering.
2. Broadleaf, Chinese and persian lilacs are very decorative, but in the middle lane they are often damaged by frost. Chinese lilac is bred in France and has different flower forms.
3. Hungarian - the second most popular after the usual. Widespread.
4. Tree lilac blooms in July. This genus includes Japanese, Amur and net. Poor drought tolerance.
5. Preston - a hybrid of hairy lilac. It is the most decorative and interesting species.

Among the variety of varieties, pay attention to the following:

• Primrose is the only representative with yellow flowers;
• Amurskaya is a fragrant variety with very small white flowers;

• Krasnaya Moskva is a variety with striking purple inflorescences. Krasnaya Moskva is a rare variety of domestic breeding with piercingly bright flowers.

Advice. Hybrids are often superior to their parents. They bloom earlier and grow faster, they have no root shoots.

Planting lilacs

If all the factors are taken into account during landing, then in the future your attention of the lilac will not be needed. Failed experiences in growing lilacs are often associated with the wrong planting site. The place should be well lit, sheltered from the wind.

In the shade, lilac blooms weakly or may not bloom at all. Areas that are flooded in spring or autumn, as well as wetlands, are not at all suitable for planting. Young roots of the bush, even with minor flooding, begin to die off.

Planting a young lilac bush

Lilac loves fertile soils, very heavy or sandy does not suit her. Lime must be added to acidic soil. However, ordinary lilac easily tolerates the vicissitudes of the climate, because initially this shrub grew in the mountains, where the soil is not fertile, and the weather can be quite harsh.

A pit for planting is prepared according to the size of the root ball, the soil is filled with fertilizers with wood ash. Instances grafted onto common lilacs are planted by raising the root collar to avoid the appearance of unwanted root growth.

Conventional seedlings are planted leaving the root collar at soil level. After planting, the trunk circle is mulched.

But the seedlings grafted onto privet must, on the contrary, be deepened so that the bush moves to its own roots, since the life of privet is much shorter than that of lilacs.

The area of ​​the plots very rarely allows you to equip a syringaria garden, and arrange many varieties of lilacs, since this is a rather large shrub that requires living space. If your site is large, then about three meters are left between the bushes, as much as possible. But not less than 1.5 m, although it is with this step and less that the hedge is planted.

Advice. Since the lilac is a native of the mountains, in the spring, when there is a large amount of rainfall, the shrub blooms, and in summer it hibernates, it can bloom again in the fall. Therefore, in central Russia, the best time for planting is from mid-summer to early September, when the plant is dormant. Planted in spring or autumn, lilacs do not take root well.

Lilac care

Lilac care will only be required in the first few years, while the plant is gaining strength. In the future, human participation is reduced to periodic pruning. Young seedlings need to be watered during prolonged drought, especially in August, when the second growth wave begins. An adult lilac will provide itself with moisture.

Sanitary pruning is carried out at any time of the year. Root shoots are regularly removed from the grafted forms. Faded branches are removed immediately after flowering.

Lilac is prone to thickening, so one or two old branches are cut out from adult bushes annually, forming a sprawling bush. Excess young growth is also removed.

Own-rooted specimens are pruned at soil level, and grafted to suitable branching, so as not to inadvertently remove the entire scion.

Regular pruning is needed to form a bush.

• If the seedling gives a weak growth and does not branch well, development is stimulated by short pruning, the next year a skeleton is formed. The branches of the grafted plants are cut over the third bud from the graft site.
• In the second year, remove all the shoots that are directed inside the bush, and the annuals are shortened by half the length.
• In the third year, the pruning operation is repeated. When the crown is formed without voids and thickening, the one-year growth is not shortened. Flower buds are formed on last year's shoots, so that the lilac blooms, the shoots are not shortened.
• In the future, the shape of the crown is maintained by removing excess shoots.

Advice.

The acidity level of the soil and its features directly affect the color of lilac flowers.

Fertilization and feeding

The nutrients added during planting will provide the plant with nutrition for the next couple of years. In subsequent years, in the spring, lilacs are fed with nitrogen fertilizers, and after flowering, phosphorus and potassium are added once every three years. Phosphorus-potassium fertilizers have a beneficial effect on the formation of flower buds. An increased dose of nitrogen will provoke the growth of the vegetative mass to the detriment of flowering.

Lilacs need to be fed with both organic and mineral fertilizers

In addition to organic and mineral fertilizers, you can apply chelated top dressing from a sprayer on the leaves.

Reproduction of lilac

Lilacs reproduce in the same way as many other shrubs:

• cuttings;
• layering;
• seeds.

Lilac propagation by layering

Breeding method layering the least time consuming and will allow you to get a solid one-year-old seedling with a well-developed root system in one season, completely ready for transplantation.

In the spring, near the bush, make a furrow with a hoe and bend a branch into it. Cover with soil so that a few apical shoot buds remain on the surface.

By the fall, the young bush will be ready, next year it can be transplanted to the place designated for it.

The middle part of semi-lignified shoots in July is cut into cuttings... The selection of cuttings can be combined with summer sanitary pruning. Privet, common or Hungarian lilacs are used as a stock. The easiest way to graft is copulation, when the stalk and stock are cut at an angle of 45 degrees, aligned with the slices and tightly attached.

Seeds harvested in the middle of autumn, dried and sown in a school. For spring sowing, preliminary stratification is required. Seed germination varies from 14 days to several months, depending on the type of lilac. Seeds propagate wild species, young seedlings of which can then be grafted.

Propagation of lilac by cuttings

Diseases and pests

Lilacs are rarely affected by diseases or pests. Varietal specimens are also resistant, but mistakes made in agricultural technology can greatly weaken the plant and endanger it.

Heavy soil and buried planting of shrubs can provoke vascular wilting or fusarium. Various root rot, leaf spots and necrosis cause potassium deficiency in the soil.

Sour soil and stagnant moisture, excess nitrogen and damage to branches are fraught with rot on the shoots.

Infectious diseases can be bacterial in nature, as well as caused by phytopathogenic fungi. The first signs of disease appear in early spring, especially on young bushes.

Fungal lesion of the lilac bush

Unfortunately, viral and mycoplasma diseases are almost impossible to cure. If the disease is at the initial stage, then you can cut out the affected shoots, if it does not help, the bush is uprooted and burned, and the soil is disinfected. It is impossible to take material for cuttings from diseased plants and collect seeds.

Acacia false shield, lilac mite (bud and leaf), leafhoppers and weevils, speckled moth, lilac moth and hawk moth - this is the main list of pests, although other insects can also cause harm.They fight them with chemicals.

How to care for lilacs: video

Growing lilacs: photo

Terry variety of lilac - Beauty of Moscow: description, planting and care, photo. When to plant, how to feed, treat diseases and pests, how to propagate the Terry Lilac Beauty of Moscow?

An overview of the diseases of the terry lilac and the methods of struggle take off. Breeding methods and fertilization of lilacs.

With the approach of spring, many summer residents have a question about planting and purchasing new flowers. If you want to enjoy flowers and scent for many years, get lilacs. There are many types of it, which differ in color and shape. The most beautiful and easy to care for is the Beauty of Moscow.

White terry lilac - Beauty of Moscow: description, photo

Shrub, 3-4 meters high. The branches are very dense and directed upward, there are many branches. The shrub blooms very beautifully, with large rosettes with double flowers. The color of the rosettes is white and pink. The plant blooms very abundantly and densely.

Gardeners simply adore this plant for its resistance to cold and disease. The only thing that the shrub does not tolerate is excessive watering and clay soil, where water stagnates.

White terry lilac - Beauty of Moscow: description, photo

When the white terry lilac blooms Beauty of Moscow: month

It begins to bloom in late May or early June. The flowering time depends on the climatic conditions. The period in which you can enjoy the scent of flowers is 2-3 weeks.

When the white terry lilac blooms Beauty of Moscow: month

When is it better to plant Moscow beauty lilacs: in spring or autumn?

Here, the opinions of gardeners differ. There are several opinions as to when to plant the bushes.

Lilac planting time:

• In the spring. This should be done after the frost subsides, but before the flowering period. The beginning of May can be considered the most favorable.
• Summer. Mid-July is the best time to plant lilacs. At this time, the bush has already faded and there is no threat of harm.
• In the autumn. Mid-September is considered preferable for planting lilacs. At this time, there is still no frost and the bush will have enough time to take root.

When is it better to plant Moscow beauty lilacs: in spring or autumn?

How to feed lilacs in spring?

If during planting the pit was perfectly fertilized, then there is no need to fertilize for 2-3 years. But of course, if you completely relax and forget about the bush, then you can lose beautiful flowers.

The procedure for fertilizing lilacs in spring:

• Nitrogen... Nitrogen fertilizers are introduced in the spring in the form of ammonium nitrate or urea. One bush needs 80 g of nitrate or 60 g of urea. Top dressing is carried out before the budding period, that is, in early spring. This is roughly April or late March.
• Organic fertilizers. Introduced from the 4th year of the life of the bush. It is necessary to dilute the mullein in a bucket of water in a ratio of 1:10. One bush requires 3 buckets of such a solution. Such feeding is carried out annually in three stages. During the period of bud formation, at the time of active flowering and after it.
• Phosphate and potash fertilizers. Lilacs are fertilized every 2-3 years with this kind of substances. For one bush, 35 g of potassium nitrate is enough.
• Ash... Lilac responds well to ash. It is necessary to irrigate with an ash solution annually in the spring. For 10 liters of water you need 250 g of ash.

How to feed lilacs in spring?

How to treat the beauty of Moscow lilac from diseases and pests?

Like any plant, lilacs are susceptible to various pests and diseases. These are usually insects.

Pests and diseases of lilacs and how to deal with them:

• Snails, slugs and spider mites. They eat up the roots and leaves of the plant, impairing its growth. To combat them, fungicides Skor, Switch, Maxim, Ordan, Horus, Quadris, Radomil Gold are used.
• Chafer. This insect eats a fox and can significantly harm the bush. As soon as you see one beetle, do not hesitate.It is necessary to make processing with Aktara, Prestige. Processing is carried out every 60 days during the period of active growth.

How to treat lilacs Beauty of Moscow from diseases and pests

Lilac pruning Beauty of Moscow in autumn and after flowering

There are different opinions about pruning lilacs. In general, lilac is such a bush, when cutting one shoot of which 4-6 branches are formed at once. Accordingly, the bush becomes very thick. One spring is not enough for the plant's root system to strengthen. Therefore, you should not completely prune all branches.

Correct the bush and cut off the excess. The optimum is considered to be 20% of the pruning of all branches. Cut off the branches where you want to branch off. Many gardeners do not prune at all, and lilacs grow quite well.

Lilac pruning Beauty of Moscow in autumn and after flowering

How does the beauty of Moscow terry lilac breed?

All types of lilacs are propagated by layering, cuttings or grafting. The easiest way to propagate lilacs is by cuttings.

Instructions for propagating lilac cuttings:

• In early spring (March), cut a suitable stalk. It is best to choose twigs from the middle of the bush. It is a thin and green branch with several buds. All actions and rooting are carried out in the greenhouse.
• Cut a branch from the bottom and top, leaving a slanting cut, soak a piece of a branch for 20 hours in Epin-Extra solution.
• After that, remove the cuttings from the solution and treat one tip with Kornevin. This will accelerate root growth. Take a mixture of peat and sand and plant a stalk, burying the first bud into the soil.
• Do not forget to treat the soil with antifungal drugs before planting. After 60 days, the rooted cutting can be planted in open ground.

How does the beauty of Moscow terry lilac breed?

Diseases and pests of lilac

Lilac is a fairly resistant plant, but sometimes it is susceptible to some diseases.

List of lilac diseases:

• Mycoplasma ailments. A sign of mycoplasma disease may be paniculate, abnormal branching and white spots on the leaves. Agate and Athlete are used for treatment.
• Viruses. Bushes infect viruses such as Lilac ring mottle, Lilac ringspot, Lilac mottle, Lilac chlorotic leafspot, as well as viruses that cause diseases in other crops (fruit, berry, vegetables, legumes and many flowers). These include, for example, Carnation mottle, Alfalfa mosaic, Arabis mosaic, Tobacco ringspot, Tobacco mosaic, Y-potato (Potato Y) and others. Viral ailments are difficult to treat.
• Fungal diseases... Brown spotting is common. It promotes decay of leaves and then shoots. A symptom of a fungal disease is a perforated spot, when holes with a brown rim are formed on the leaves. For treatment, do not flood the plant with water and water it with an ash solution from time to time.
• Pests. Among the pests, the most common are May beetles, snails, centipedes and bears. Treat with fungicides. These include Fitoverm and Fufanon.

Diseases and pests of lilac

Why doesn't the beauty of Moscow lilac bloom and the leaves curl: what to do?

Reasons for the lack of lilac bloom:

• Excessive fertilization. Due to excessive watering with manure, saltpeter and urea, many young shoots and green leaves appear on the plant. At the same time, there is not enough strength of the root system for full flowering. Top dressing is carried out every three years with each type of fertilizer.
• Diseases. In this case, the leaves of the plant can curl, holes appear, a white cobweb. Small mites may also appear. Use fungicide treatments to combat these ailments.
• Lack of light. When planting the cuttings, choose a place with good lighting. Lilacs do not grow very well in the shade.There are almost no flowers.
• Insects. After the invasion of May beetles and snails, buds may be missing. In this case, treat the plant with poison and cut off the damaged leaves. The bush will bloom next year.

Why doesn't the beauty of Moscow lilac bloom and the leaves curl: what to do?

With proper care, fertilization and pruning, lilacs will delight you with a beautiful color every year.

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Lilac planting and care, types and varieties of lilacs, photo

This is one of the favorite plants of gardeners. In spring, it pleases the eye with large, brush-shaped inflorescences, exuding a strong aroma around itself. And the bush is able to maintain the freshness of green foliage until cold weather. Today lilac planting and care, types and varieties of lilacs, a photo of this plant are presented to your attention.

The shrub has about thirty varieties. It has many stems, the height of which can reach up to eight meters. Among the most famous are the following representatives.

Common lilac

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The variety is distinguished by the fact that it retains its color without fading in the sun. The flowers are large, fragrant 2.6 cm. The flowering is moderate, but blooms every year. It is resistant to drought, frost, as well as diseases and pests. Expect abundant flowering by planting in a well-lit area. Does not tolerate lowlands and damp places. Light soils with drainage are suitable, low - acid, with a humus content.

Primrose variety

Dutch variety. He is the only one that blooms in yellow, later changing to a white hue. Blooms profusely from mid-May to June. Inflorescences 20 cm long, fragrant flowers, 1.5 cm in size.

Red Moscow variety

A very beautiful variety with a purple color. Inflorescences 20 cm, the color is resistant to fading, flowers are 2 cm in size. The soil for planting requires a low - acidic, rich in humus. With insufficient lighting, the abundance of flowering decreases.

Differs in good resistance to cold weather, excess moisture and dry summer. The buds of the inflorescence are purple-violet. The flowers are light purple, fragrant, narrowly elongated. Blooms from June to August.

Terry types of lilac

Terry species of lilac have double flowers, the colors are different.

Beauty of Moscow

Inflorescences 25 cm long. At the stage of budding, they are pinkish-purple in color, the blossoming flowers are pink-white, eventually becoming white. Flowers are double, 2.5 cm in diameter. Flowering is moderate, but long.

Moscow sky

Variety with variable color of inflorescences up to 20 cm long. The buds are purple-lilac, the blossoming flowers are lilac-blue, fragrant. This variety loves moist places with fertile soil.

Memory of Kolesnikov

Snow-white terry lilac. Blooms profusely, long-lasting. Inflorescences are large 30 cm. Very beautiful flowers, in appearance they resemble small roses.

Princess Clementine

Belgian variety of late, abundant flowering. The buds are greenish cream, the flowers are snow-white, fragrant.

Memory of Vekhov

Densely terry variety, blooming profusely. Inflorescences are large with purple buds. Flowers up to 3 cm in size, light purple, retaining color until the end of flowering.

Variety Taras Bulba

Begins flowering at the end of May. Inflorescences 20 cm long, large flowers 2.5 cm, purple with a light purple tint. Landing site - sunny area, partial shade. The variety is resistant to drought and frost.

Katerina Havemeyer variety

Differs in large, beautiful, double flowers. Inflorescences with violet - purple buds. Flowers lilac - pink, fragrant, large 3 cm.

Choosing a landing site

This is done simply, without much effort. The soil is best neutral, otherwise it can be diluted with lime or dolomite flour. It is advisable that in the place of your choice, groundwater passes at less than one and a half meters from the roots.

The site for planting lilacs should be sufficiently illuminated by the sun, be even. It is advisable that the place is not heavily blown by cold winds.

Lilac has excellent frost resistance, so it does not need special preparation for the winter period. The plant does not feel well in swampy areas and highly clayey soils.

How to plant lilacs

The best way to do this is to define August or September. The plant will have time to strengthen its roots before the onset of cold weather. The time for planting can be determined by the leaves of the bush - if they crumbled, transplant too late. But if this is done, immediately mulch the near-stem area with sawdust, peat or leaves.

How to plant lilacs correctly

Lilac seedlings are placed in the ground at the level at which the root collar will be in line with the soil surface. The pits should be half a meter in size. Before planting, you should prepare a soil mixture by adding organic fertilizers and wood ash to the soil. Planting is recommended in the evening, so the bush will take root better.

Lilac, features of autumn planting

Organization of care

Lilac, the plant is unpretentious, has no peculiarities in its care.
After planting lilacs, it is necessary to carry out good watering and mulching. Further moisture is needed as the surface layer of the earth dries up.

In late spring and early summer, more moisture is needed, because the plant blooms. But one should not be too zealous, so as not to overmoisten the earth.

By mid-July, watering is stopped so as not to cause re-development of the kidneys.

If lilacs were planted with the use of fertilizers, then there will be enough reserves for three years. In the future, you can use manure, bird droppings, compost slurry. After a couple of years, in August, you can use phosphorus or potassium. In the process of growth, it is allowed to spray the foliage with mineral fertilizers.

Pruning rules, reproduction

Lilac pruning

Brushes that have stopped blooming must be removed immediately. New buds will form in their places. You can do sanitary pruning at any time.

Old branches in order to completely replace them must be removed one or two per season. Cultural pruning is also allowed - it helps to form lilac bushes at your discretion.

Spring is considered the best time for this procedure.

Lilacs can be propagated by cuttings, layering or grafting.
Lilac care is simple, there are many varieties. It remains only to choose the most suitable for your garden.

Beauty of Moscow (Krasavitsa Moskvy)

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Common lilac appeared in Eastern Europe in the 15th century. By the 17th century, lilacs had spread to Western Europe and, with the help of early settlers, reached North America. Until the advent of hybridization in Monsieur Lemoine's nurseries in Nancy, France in the 1800s, there was no active cultivar breeding.

Lilacs were very fashionable in Edwardian and Victorian times, but then fell out of favor, due to the fact that the planted shrub had to be cultivated before flowering for several years. And by that time, plants had gone out of fashion, demanding attention for "something more than one season."

Many rare species of lilacs that were bred in France by Lemoine and his family were gradually forgotten. But in Russia, a fanatic of his business, Leonid Kolesnikov, managed to breathe a second life into the breeding of lilacs in the 1930s, which ensured him the post of head of the Soviet Experimental Plant Breeding Station.

French hybridizations have been extremely successful. This led to the worldwide practice of designating common lilacs as French hybrids.

Common lilac Beauty of Moscow: history of origin, description of the variety

One of these hybrids is the common lilac Beauty of Moscow. This variety belongs to the white lilac group.

Lilac The Beauty of Moscow was obtained by crossing a variety of the old French selection of Lemoine in 1981 called Belle de Nancy with lilac, bred by Kolesnikov in 1941, and named after the famous Russian scientist I.V. Michurin.

In 1947, the breeder selected one of the best seedlings, which became the ancestor of the "Beauty of Moscow". The creation of the variety was timed to coincide with the 800th anniversary of the capital. By the way, L.

Kolesnikov's hybrid was called "Beauty of Moscow", but, under the unanimous approval of the country's leadership, it was registered as "Beauty of Moscow".Conceived as a tribute to the beloved Moscow, the “Beauty of Moscow” lilac is now the official flower symbol of the city.

Queen, pearl, masterpiece, the best of the bred ... - what epithets can not be found in the description of this plant! Even such a serious organization as UNESCO recognized him as the best in the world, honoring the title "The most beautiful lilac in the world."

In the international expert rating, it is included in the seven best varieties of the World collection of white lilacs. Our Moscow beauty is very popular abroad.

Currently, there are about 150 specimens of this variety of Russian lilac in accredited collections around the world.

The cultivar "Beauty of Moscow" is the highest achievement of the work of the honored domestic breeder with a worldwide reputation Leonid Alekseevich Kolesnikov, who was awarded for his work on breeding lilac beauty of Moscow in May 1973 (unfortunately, posthumously) in the American city of Boston by the International Union of Lilac Breeders "Golden Lilac Branch ".

How did “Beauty of Moscow” touch the souls of people? If you can imagine the pinkness of your cheeks on a cold frosty morning, you will see a photo of the buds of the Beauty of Moscow. Then panicles of white terry inflorescences rise to the snowy peaks of the mountains. This stunning combination of pink and white synonymously creates the effect of a gorgeous bouquet.

The heavenly sweet scent becomes noticeably stronger as the flowers mature.

Decorative features

Lilac is a very hardy, multi-stemmed deciduous plant - a bright tall spring flowering shrub with strongly fragrant double pink flowers in erect panicles.

A sprawling shrub about 4 meters high with a crown diameter of about 3 meters at the beginning of flowering is no less decorative than during full blooming.

Large buds of a pink - lilac shade acquire a satin sheen when poured. Large inflorescences of pinkish - white terry flowers with a lilac bloom exude an exquisite aroma peculiar only to the "Beauty of Moscow".

At the peak of flowering, lilac brushes resemble polyanthus roses, collected in a picturesque bouquet. When flowering, they acquire a pearly white color. Flowering lasts longer than most lilacs, about 2-3 weeks, on average - late May and early June, depending on the weather, it may not be very abundant.

Openwork twigs look great both in landscape gardening and in cutting. It seems that these are completely different varieties of lilacs, so amazingly it changes its appearance during the flowering process!

Luscious matte green foliage, slightly heart-shaped, remains decorative throughout the season.

The shrub grows at an average rate, and under ideal conditions, life expectancy can be expected to be approximately 30 years.

Lilac Beauty of Moscow. Agrotechnics

Landing

This shrub will thrive in any soil, but prefers well-drained neutral to slightly alkaline soils. Minimal acidity is desirable. For acidic soils, any deoxidizer must be added to the planting pit: dolomite flour, lime or ash.

Does not tolerate lowland landings. For abundant flowering, air circulation and full sun are needed. In partial shade, the bush thickens, the flowers significantly lose their decorative effect.

It does not have any special requirements for soil fertility, but responds well to feeding with organic or complex mineral fertilizers. To accelerate growth, seedlings are fed in the spring with nitrogen fertilizer, and phosphorus fertilizer is used to improve flowering. In the second half of summer, potash fertilization contributes to the ripening of young shoots.

It is preferable to plant a plant with an open root system (abbreviated ACS) in the spring before the buds awaken, in the fall in late August - early September, so that the seedling has time to take root before frost.Plants with a closed root system (abbreviated as ZKS) can be planted throughout the growing season, preferably in the evening or on a cloudy day.

The size of the planting hole should be twice the size of the earthen clod of the seedling. Drainage is laid at the bottom of the pit - broken brick or crushed stone, sand is added to the clay soil, and fertile soil is added to the sandy soil, top dressing, humus, and, if necessary, a deoxidizer are added. Mix well so that the roots do not come into contact with the fertilizer.

The seedling is installed vertically and covered with earth, gradually tamping it. Water abundantly in order to compact the soil and remove air from the planting pit. The presence of air is detrimental to the root system: it can dry out. The trunk circle is mulched with peat or any decorative material, for example, wood chips.

When planting, you should pay special attention to the position of the root collar. Basic rule: if a plant with a closed root system is planted, it is planted at the same level as in the pot.

If a shrub with an open root system is planted, the root collar is placed 2-3 centimeters above the soil level. It should be taken into account that when watering, the loosened soil will shrink by another 2-3 centimeters.

Otherwise, when the root collar is deepened, a lot of overgrowth is formed (which will only be a plus if it is planned to reproduce lilacs in this way).

Care

From the point of view of maintenance, the shrub is unpretentious. To preserve the decorative effect, it is necessary to remove the wilting inflorescences, preventing the seeds from ripening. This simple trick will extend the flowering time.

Adult plants need watering only during dry periods. Young bushes are watered more often. In the second half of summer, watering is reduced to avoid lengthening the growing season.

If the planting hole has been properly prepared, the plant is not fertilized in the first two years. For better survival, you can use root, epin and zircon, following the instructions on the package.

The soil should be loosened with care so as not to damage the superficial root system.

Adult specimens of lilacs do not need winter shelter. If a frosty winter is expected, it is enough to mulch the tree trunk circle with sawdust or peat. Young plants in the first year after planting can be covered with geotextiles. But the best protection against frost is the snow cover.

Pruning

Never break the lilac branches! Use a sharp knife or pruner to trim. The optimal time for formative pruning is early spring before sap flow begins. After flowering, sanitary pruning is carried out, dried flowers and damaged shoots are removed. The inflorescence must be cut off along with a small part of the branch.

Keep at least two shoots on the remaining branch. Flower buds are laid in the apical buds of these shoots, and the bush will bloom profusely next year. Autumn formative pruning is not recommended, since an unhealed cut will lead to freezing of the branch in winter.

When the inflorescences are removed in the fall, there will be no flowering next year.

The easiest way to form: for the first two years after planting, let the bush develop freely, then carry out only sanitary pruning - remove weak, growing ugly downward or inside the bush branches. In the future, to give a beautiful shape, cut off the top of the shoot with 3-4 pairs of buds and leave all the lower buds.

Stamp forms

Stamp forms - the most spectacular type of garden plantings, similar to a "bouquet on a leg". These graceful, fragrant creatures, proudly towering over lawns and flower beds, have recently gained particular popularity among gardeners.

On sale, basically, there is a varietal grafted form of standard lilac. Grafting it, as a rule, on common lilac, Hungarian or privet. Caring for such a lilac is to remove wild growth that appears on the trunk and regular crown.A stem is a trunk without side shoots. The grafted lilac is less durable, its life expectancy is 7-10 years.

The stamp form has another significant drawback - it is more thermophilic than its own rooted one.

Lilacs on their own roots are more frost-resistant and easier to recover from stress. Therefore, it is better to purchase such a lilac and independently form it in the form of a trunk. The process of molding lilacs in the form of a trunk is very long and laborious. The stem is being booked for at least five years.

Since the center of gravity of this type of plant is located high, it is difficult for a young root system to cope with a strictly vertical orientation of the future stem. Therefore, a stake is driven into the prepared hole during planting. It is left for several years so that the fragile trunk does not bend under the weight of the crown.

A one-year-old seedling is left with the strongest shoot (future stem) and tied to a support. This concludes the process of forming the first year. The future bole should harden and lignify before winter.

The next year, in early spring, before the buds bloom on the trunk, the overgrown lower lateral branches are removed to a height of 60-80 cm and the shoots are cut out, slightly deepening the secateurs into the ground.

After 2-3 years, when the bole reaches the desired height (approximately 150-170 cm), crown formation begins. On the trunk itself, side shoots continue to be removed, this must be done regularly.

Unnecessary branches are cut out on the crown, apical buds are pinched on the remaining ones.

To give the crown a spherical shape, the lower branches are pulled back: the branch is tied to a rope, the other end of which is fixed on a peg driven into the ground.

In the future, in the spring, the apical buds are pinched, the growing ones are delayed. In order for the development of the crown to occur more intensively, during a five-year period, all peduncles are removed before flowering. Subsequently, the stem is looked after in the usual way.

Lilac Beauty of Moscow in landscape design

The beauty of Moscow is essential for the spring garden. While the bulbous primroses are withering and the summer plants have not yet awakened, lilacs give you an abundance of flowers and scents.

To prolong the use of the shrub, after flowering, it is used as a frame for clematis or other climbing plants. The shrub makes the perfect matte green backdrop for flowering perennials.

Its relatively coarse texture works well with fine-leaved landscape plants.

Partners need to be selected so that during flowering lilacs dominate, and then serve as a good green background for them. Variegated ornamental shrubs of various colors are suitable for the composition, for example, the Thunberg barberry, large-flowered perennials: peonies, hydrangeas.

The beauty of Moscow is recommended for the following landscapes:

• Mass planting in urban and industrial areas.
• As part of flowering tree and shrub groups.
• Solitaire planting for parterre on personal plots.
• Ideal for hedges / screening.
• In palace and park compositions.

Beauty of Moscow in the interior

The exceptional aroma and flowers of extraordinary beauty make the Beauty of Moscow indispensable for cutting.

Unfortunately, cut lilacs are short-lived; they will last no more than 7 days in a vase.

To keep the lilac longer, there are several tricks:

• It is better to make the composition from branches, in the inflorescences of which 2/3 are occupied by blossoming flowers, and 1/3 are buds.
• In order for the bouquet to stand longer, the sections of the stems should be slightly crushed with a hammer before being installed in a vase and poured over with boiling water.
• A slightly wilted bouquet can be easily revived by also placing the ends of the branches in boiling water for a few seconds.

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More than two thousand varieties of lilac (Syringa) are known. In landscaping and horticulture, however, only a few are used.

The most common species is common lilac (Syrínga vulgáris).It grows on the Balkan Peninsula in mountainous areas at high altitudes, in a harsh climate; that is why it is very hardy and drought resistant.

It can be simple and terry. Terry inflorescences can be distinguished from simple ones only close, therefore, for landscape design, such a characteristic feature does not really matter.

Lilac is capable of forming a fairly dense crown, so with its help you can create green "walls" and screens that can cover the space.

Planting lilacs

Lilac prefers neutral fertilized soils with good permeability and slightly alkaline reaction.

She can withstand the most severe winters, even in the middle lane.

Lilac is also not afraid of drought, but it is still better to water it in dry and hot weather.

The shrub is more sensitive to light. With its lack, the plant stops developing, blooming. However, do not go to extremes - place the plant in the sun. So the lilac will not give beautiful, large inflorescences.

It should be planted in places protected from the wind, where there is sunlight in the morning. Can also be planted on slopes in the southwest direction.

When to plant lilacs?

It is better to plant it in the second half of August or early autumn.

It is better to plant lilacs in the evening or in cool, cloudy weather. So it will take root better.

Planting pits, approximately 500x500x500 mm in size, should have sheer walls. Their size can vary depending on the fertility of the soil.

It is imperative to add organic fertilizers (compost, rotted manure), wood ash, bone meal when planting.

How to care for lilacs?

Loosen and clean the stem circles regularly

The trunks should be weed-free. They need to be loosened to a depth of 4-7 cm 4 times, the first time this must be done immediately after the snow melts.

Watering lilacs abundantly in May-June, you will achieve excellent results: the lilac will grow and bloom better. In the second half of summer, you need to water only when it is very hot and dry, to prevent the awakening of the buds of the next year.

When laying a sufficient amount of fertilizer in the pits, then the next top dressing should be done no earlier than 2-3 years later. As an autumn leaving, the introduction of fertilizing acts: scatter rotted manure in the near-trunk circles; you can add humus, compost (10-30 kg per plant).

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Lilac pruning

The shrub needs pruning, which should be done regularly. In this way, you can maintain the shape of the bush, as well as ensure subsequent flowering.

Within 2 years after planting, the plant should only thin out and remove old branches.

In the third year, 6-10 strong shoots are chosen, as distant as possible from each other. These shoots will become trunks, the rest must be pruned.

Directed to the inside, small crowns cut out almost everything. The strong only shorten. It is also worth remembering to remove rhizome suckers and root growth.

Lilac varieties most commonly used in landscape design

• Beauty of Moscow
• Madame Lemoine (Mme Lemoine)
• Olympiada Kolesnikov
• Reaumur (Reaumur)
• Decken (Decaisne)
• Partisan
• Amy Schott (Ami Schott)
• Dresden China (Dresden China)
• Ludwig Shpet (Ludwig Spaeth)
• Herman Eulers (Herman Eilers)
• Peacock
• Space

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The use of lilacs in landscape design

Lilac is a favorite plant of landscape designers and gardeners.

It can be used both in single plantings and in a group with conifers (spruce, fir, thuja), barberry, cotoneaster, etc.

In mixed plantings, lilac looks great. A classic combination of lilac and two cotoneaster.

Seedlings of the Beauty of Moscow - universal planting material for villas, castles, luxury cottages.

The highly decorative variety Olympiada Kolesnikova is used in landscaping for single and group plantings, along the shores of lakes, rivers, ponds.

Madame Lemoine is valued for its snow-white color, therefore it is often used for landscaping medical institutions, kindergartens, houses, museums.

Reaumur can be found on the French Cote d'Azur, in botanical gardens.

Ami Shott looks great in compositions along with burgundy and white varieties. In general, all varieties are suitable for urban landscaping of parks, squares, in single and group plantings.

Nov 1, 2013Viktor Sergeev