Which location prefers lilacs?
The ideal location for lilacs is sunny - the more sun the plant gets, the more abundantly it blooms and the more densely its crown grows. The bush needs at least six hours of full sun a day to feel comfortable. In principle, you can also plant it in a shadier place, but then it will not be as dense and develop fewer flowers. In addition, the location should be airy, in contrast to many other shrubs, lilacs tolerate wind very well and can therefore be planted as a windbreak.
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What should the optimal soil for lilacs be like?
Although the lilac can cope well with almost any soil, as long as it is not too heavy and wet, it still prefers well-drained, chalky and nutrient-rich soils. A pH value between five and seven is ideal, whereby you can upgrade acidic soil with lime. Nutrient-poor soil, on the other hand, should be upgraded with compost, soil and / or horn shavings (€ 6.39 at Amazon *).
When is the best time to plant lilacs?
You plant container goods either in autumn - if possible between September and November - or optionally in spring. Autumn plantings will, however, already bloom in the next spring because they had enough time to take root. In contrast, you should only plant bare-rooted lilacs during the period of dormancy.
How far should you plant lilacs?
Lilac is a typical shallow root, the network of roots spreading in a wide radius around the trunk. Usually the root disc has the same or even a slightly larger diameter than the crown. Since many types of lilac can grow up to seven meters high (and several meters wide), a distance of between 1.5 to five meters is recommended, depending on the type and variety selected. This planting distance does not only apply to other woody plants, but also to house walls, walls etc. - Lilac roots are very strong and can damage structures.
How to plant lilacs in the garden - step by step?
When planting the lilac, it is best to do the following:
- Find a suitable location in the garden.
- Dig a sufficiently large planting hole there.
- This should be at least twice as wide and deep as the root ball.
- Place the root ball in a bucket filled with water.
- The roots should soak themselves properly with water.
- Alternatively, you can fill the planting hole with water and wait until it has seeped away.
- Mix the excavated material with compost and horn shavings.
- Put the lilac in the earth, fill in the mixed excavation.
- Kick the earth firmly.
- Water the freshly planted lilac vigorously.
Watering makes it easier for the plant to grow in the ground; too little water in this phase quickly leads to drying out symptoms such as leaves turning yellow.
Can you also cultivate a lilac tree in a pot?
There is no general answer to this question. Most lilac species and varieties are unsuitable for tub culture as they can get very tall and wide with age. However, there are dwarf varieties that only grow to about two (and less) meters high and can be kept in sufficiently large pots. However, every lilac feels most comfortable in the garden.
How do you move an old lilac tree?
Transplanting an old lilac is problematic and often causes failure: true to the old adage that “you can no longer move an old tree”, these specimens often die afterwards. On the other hand, you will be more successful with younger lilacs that have been in the same location for a maximum of five years. Pay attention to the following information:
- Transplant only in spring
- Cut back the lilac vigorously before transplanting
- Dig up roots as large as possible
- then pour just as vigorously
When does lilac bloom?
The flowering time of the lilac is in the merry month of May.
How can you propagate lilacs yourself?
Lilacs can be propagated very well using cuttings or cuttings. Propagation via seeds that ripen in capsule fruits is also possible.
Which plants is best for lilacs to socialize with?
Other flowering trees are good neighbors for the lilac, either with a similar (Kolkwitzia, scented jasmine, weigela, crabapple) or a later flowering period (hibiscus, hydrangeas, roses). However, the tree slice of the lilac should always remain free, the shallow-rooting plant does not tolerate underplanting so well.
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If an old lilac has died due to an illness or the like, you have to find another location for a new bush or tree - lilacs are incompatible with themselves, which is why planting in the same location can lead to an infection with wilt bacteria .
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