Friday, 24 February 2012

Day 23 - Lilac

Day 23 - Lilac


Otherwise known as Syringa.

A well known shrub on English Cottage gardens.

They were first cultivated in the middle of the last century in Europe & most of the varieties developed are those still sold today.

available in white, mauve, violet & pink. The purple flowered varieties, which has the strongest scent, are only available in Spring for a very short period.

Available from October - May.

'Madame Florent Stepman' is the most widely grown Lilac, a pure white flower named after the original growers wife.

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