Content
- Is lilac hardy?
- Real garden lilac is hardy
- What to do if the lilac does not expel in the spring?
- Hibernate lilac in the pot properly
- Tips
Frost does not affect mature lilac
Is lilac hardy?
Every year in May we enjoy the lilac with its magnificent, usually violet or white flower. Even outside the flowering season, the ornamental wood with its large, rich green leaves and dense foliage is a feast for the eyes. Because of this, lilac is great as a visual screen, for example in the form of a hedge. You can plant them safely in exposed garden corners, because in contrast to the summer lilac, the real lilac is sufficiently hardy.
Real garden lilac is hardy
In terms of winter hardiness, there is a lack of clarity among many garden owners, as many confuse the robust common lilac and the more delicate summer lilac. Both species are quite similar, mainly because of the shape and color of their inflorescences, but are not related to each other. In addition, the common lilac (Syringa vulgaris), which is one of the olive trees, is absolutely hardy - in contrast to the summer lilac (Buddleja davidii), which belongs to the family of brown wort family and especially at a young age, a winter protection needed. Therefore:
What to do if the lilac does not expel in the spring?
However, even with a spring lilac, it can happen that after a long and hard winter, it does not go out. This is especially the case when
In the latter case frost damage is very likely, because the warming sunshine can lilac, especially towards the end of winter to stimulate the sprouting and the extremely cold temperatures, the juice flows through branches and branches back freeze.
Hibernate lilac in the pot properly
Of course, lilac cultivated in pots is sufficiently hardy, but its roots, which are poorly protected by pot and substrate, require additional protection. So that the roots do not freeze back, you should wrap the planter with warming fleece and put it on an insulating base such as wood or polystyrene.
Tips
Do you want to put the lilac on the stick or even dig up completely, the fall or even winter is the right time for it.