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Shades of Lilac


Lilacs are a fragrant, easy care deciduous shrub in the olive family.
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I have three shrubs and each is a different shade: pale pink, light violet and a dark Byzantium violet. The shrubs were planted by the previous owner, so I do not know how old they are - they are at least 20 years old. All of the bushes are in the front yard and in direct line with the westerly winds. They are very hardy to Zone 5.
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The only care I have given my lilacs is some watering during the hot summer months and pruning to cut back the spent blossoms.
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The shrubs bloom in mid-spring to early summer. I like to bring in sprigs of the lilac to enjoy their beauty and gorgeous scent - it is a heavy fragrance that can fill a room.

3 comments:

  1. I'm drooling ... Lilacs ... you Purrfect Gardening Cat ...

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  2. LOL...I have a small bouquet in the kitchen right now. I can't get enough of the sweet scent :)

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  3. One of my favorite flowers. Your photos are beautiful. Love the first one. Mine are the old fashioned lavender and one very dark purple which I love.

    Followed your link from JC's site. I'm really glad I did. I'm in zone 4/5 so we probably have a lot of gardening in common.
    Marnie

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