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The flowers should be removed so that the lilac does not form seeds
Is it necessary to cut lilacs after flowering?
From the beginning of May you can perceive the characteristic scent of lilac blossoms everywhere, but the magnificently flowering shrubs and trees are in almost every garden. After flowering, however, you should grab a pair of scissors to trim the withered shoots.
Lilac cut always occurs after flowering
Remove the flowering shoots with a sharp and disinfected garden or rose scissors directly at the base. This measure has several advantages:
Furthermore, now is the right time to perform any necessary pruning or care cut the lilac. So do not just remove the withered shoots, but also
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Lilac blossoms are also very suitable as cut flowers for the vase.