It is a symbol of spring.  It will be covered with flowers only under one condition.  Better have some pruning shears handy

It is a symbol of spring. It will be covered with flowers only under one condition. Better have some pruning shears handy

Lilac is one of the symbols of spring. It smells beautiful and delights with abundant clusters of flowers. However, in order for it to bloom regularly, we must take care of its pruning. When is the best time? How to prune a lilac bush so as not to harm it?

There are two varieties of lilac. Elderberry is characterized by white flowers, which over time transform into black fruits. Lilac, on the other hand, is a plant with blue-violet flowers that are intensely fragrant and bloom from mid-May. The lilac is associated with spring and is a harbinger of warm days, but in order for it to develop beautiful flowers, it must be trimmed. How and when to do it?

What fertilizer for lilacs? It is not demanding, but in spring it is worth supporting it

Lilac is not particularly demanding when it comes to care. It is worth paying attention to the place where we plant it, because it grows widely and can reach up to 4 meters in height. It will do best in permeable, sandy or clay soil in a sunny or semi-shaded position.

Without lilacs Without lilacs, Photo Karolina Sikorska / Agencja Wyborcza.pl

It is a resistant plant that is not afraid of heat or frost, but to improve its growth and flowering, it is worth fertilizing it in spring. In this case, compost or .

When should we prune elderberries? Keep an eye on the date, because next year you will forget about the beautiful inflorescences

Pruning done at the right time will guarantee that the lilac will bloom the following year. This is a very important procedure that should not be skipped, as it will grow dense inflorescences and stimulate the plant to grow. When do we cut elderberries? It is worth remembering that it produces flowers on annual shoots, so after flowering, the inflorescences should be removed so that the plant develops them for the next year. Due to the fact that lilac blooms in May, around June, when the flowers turn brown, cutting should be done. We cut them 1 cm above the place where the side shoot grows.

Source: Gazeta

You may also like

Immediate Access Pro