Lilacs


on Wednesday, April, 21 2010 @ 11:04:46 pm (255 words)
In General [ 2066 views ]

Lilacs
Butterfly On Lilac

This has been the first spring in several years that did not see me covering the lilac bushes to prevent the cold from killing the buds. For the first time in several years we have not had a killing frost or freeze in early spring. The lilacs blooms this year were numerous and the air was heavy with their fragrance. The butterflies were busy feeding off the lilacs; however, the butterflies kept moving making it difficult to get a decent photograph of them. I have two lilac bushes in the back garden and they have shoots that need to be transplanted somewhere, I just don't know where I would have the space to plant them.

Lilacs are low maintenance shrubs requiring little in the way of care to maintain a healthy condition. Lilacs don't like to stand in wet soil for prolonged periods of time; therefore, make sure you plant them in a location where the soil will have proper drainage. Since they need a soil that will not stay wet, Lilacs will do well planted on a slope. Lilacs tolerate a wide range of soil with a ph ranging from 6 to 7. In the early spring fertilise with a low nitrogen, high phosphorous fertiliser to encourage good bloom development; too much nitrogen will result in low blooming. After the shrub has finished blooming, you can apply a general purpose fertiliser. When your lilacs have become established, you will find shoots growing that can be transplanted to other areas of your garden.


4 comments

Comment from: Ron [Visitor]
RonGorgeous! Can you pot the shoots? And will they grow in containers for a while, to strengthen for replanting at a later time?
04/22/10 @ 01:00
Comment from: kimberly [Member]  
KimmyYes Ron, they can be potted and allowed to grow and strengthen before being transplanted.
04/22/10 @ 01:13
Comment from: shirley burkard [Visitor]  
shirley burkardgreat pic… wish my looked this great… what do u do ? thanks
05/02/10 @ 09:52
Comment from: kimberly [Member]  
KimmyHi Shirley, I just follow the recommendations for nutrients, water, and sunlight.
05/08/10 @ 11:09

Leave a comment


Your email address will not be revealed on this site.
  
(For my next comment on this site)
(Allow users to contact me through a message form -- Your email will not be revealed!)