Persian lilac - This is a compact bush with a lush crown, which is much smaller than other varieties of lilacs. The low shape of the bush allows the use of lilac in a large number of combinations of landscape design.
Persian lilac: description of the variety
Persian lilac - a hybrid variety cultivated by crossing melkadreznoy and Afghan lilac. In adulthood, the lilac reaches two and a half meters in height. The plant is distinguished by its rapid growth, for a year the bush grows by 40 cm. In five years of growth it grows to its maximum. The bush has a strong trunk with many branches. The stalks of the Persian lilac are thin, sometimes grow arcuate. The branches are leafy, the leaves are lanceolate, elongated, retain their juicy green color until frost. Persian lilac begins to bloom in May - June, inflorescences up to 10 cm long with pink, purple, red, violet and white flowers. The grade differs extraordinary resistant aroma.
How to choose a seedling Persian lilac
When buying seedlings, check with the seller whether the plant is vaccinated. It is better to acquire own-rooted seedlings: they will not require careful maintenance, like grafted lilacs. Root plants of lilac have a well-developed root system, roots are up to 25 cm in length, saplings are about 80 cm tall, should have several pairs of branches. Choosing seedlings of Persian lilac, pay attention to their root system, it should not be dry and stiff to the touch, there should be no growths and suspicious formations on the roots. The branches must be elastic and have healthy leaves.
Did you know? In different countries, lilac is called differently, guided by associations. Among the Greeks, lilac is associated with the nymph Siringa, among the French, “Lilas” means purple in color of petals, in Iran lilacs are called “fox tail”, identifying panicled inflorescence with fluffy fox tail.
All about planting Persian lilac: how to choose a place for planting a bush
Persian lilac is a frost-resistant variety, besides it tolerates drought well, so its cultivation is possible in the northern and southern regions.
Persian lilac lighting
The area open to the sun is best suited for planting lilacs, and partial shade is not terrible. Too shaded place will subject the bush to fungal diseases. The landing site must be sufficiently protected from a draft, especially on the north side; it may be a solid fence or a wall of a building. The area for the lilac should be ventilated: if the moisture of the precipitation lingers on the leaves, with good air circulation, the leaves will dry out quickly and the risk of fungus will decrease.
What soil is suitable for Persian lilac
For Persian lilac suitable fertile soil with a neutral, slightly acidic or slightly alkaline reaction. For good development and flowering soil should be loose. On heavy and dense soils, lilac will not grow, and on marshy areas it can grow dead.
Important! Favorable environment for the development of root rot in the plant - excessive moisture. The soil should have good drainage.
How to plant a lilac
Properly chosen planting dates for the next year will give you a good gain of lilac.
Landing dates
The best time for planting seedlings - August and early September. In this case, seedlings that grew in containers, can be planted throughout the growing season.
How to prepare a pit for planting
Lilac loves to grow in a nutrient, fertile environment, so before planting seedlings, you need to prepare a hole. The pit for the seedling should be designed for the length of the roots of the seedling, approximately 50 x 50. At the bottom of the pit you need to pour a half-bucket of nutrient soil mixed with humus, compact the mass.
The scheme of landing Persian lilac
Before planting, dip the roots of the seedling in a clay mash, planting in a hole, spread the roots and tuck 5 cm below the surface (grafted lilac) or 12 cm (rosary lilac). Seal the ground, pour: two buckets under the bush. Pristvolny circle is desirable to mulch humus. A few days later, to enhance tillering, shorten the shoots.
Lilac care: watering, feeding, pruning
Persian lilac when planting does not require any complex manipulations, the same applies to care. Lilac does not need constant watering, she has enough rain. And in order not to worry about fertilizer bush, it is enough to mulch in the near-stem circle with a thick layer.
When and how to water lilac
Watering is necessary for a plant during the period of bud formation, flowering and a long absence of precipitation. After watering, it is necessary to loosen the soil around the trunk and remove weeds.
Basics of Persian Lilac Feeding
Lilac does not like the lack of nutrition and excess fertilizing. In principle, it is enough to lay the mulch from the compost, making a universal mineral fertilizer. And after flowering to make the composition with a predominance of phosphorus. Mulch, decomposing, saturates the soil with organic beneficial elements, in addition, inhibits the growth of weeds. Useful fertilizer for lilac wood ash solution (every two years): 200 g of ash diluted in 8 liters of water.
How to trim a bush
Consider how to care for an adult bush of Persian lilac, how to perform pruning without harming the plant. After flowering, dry inflorescences are removed from the bush, cutting to the buds, so it is possible to achieve lush flowering in the next season. From the young branches, leave the strongest and strongest shoots that do not interfere with the growth of other branches. Remove growing inside the bush, damaged and too thin, especially if there are many. When rejuvenating pruning remove old trunks, but no more than one per season. Places cuts treated garden pitch.
Attention! The first pruning procedure is carried out two years after planting.
A little about the reproduction of Persian lilac
How does the Persian lilac breed? Just like other varieties, - vegetatively. The simplest and most effective methods are cuttings and reproduction by root shoots. Both methods are not difficult, but require accuracy, especially when rooted in reproduction. If you damage the delicate shoots of the roots, the bush will not bloom for three years. The cuttings are planted in late autumn. When planting root shoots, seedlings are buried, hiding all the buds and the bases of the branches in the ground. This stimulates the plant to form new young root processes. Lilac with this method of reproduction quickly rooted and developed.
Interesting! Over 150 years of cultivation and selection of samples brought up to 2300 varieties of lilac. They are all different in shape crown, branches, leaves. Flowers of hybrids are different in shades: from white and cream to pale pink and purple.
Lilac is a frequent guest in garden plots, it is used as a hedge, as a central figure in the composition. Planting bushes, which differ in terms of flowering, you can admire the lilac color throughout the summer season. The simplicity of growing lilacs is not only easy to maintain: due to the fact that all parts of the plant are bitter, insect pests and mammals rodents often bypass lilac side.
