Lilac is a deciduous multi—stemmed shrub whose height varies from 2 to 8 meters. During the flowering of lilac, the garden is filled with a unique, delicate and very pleasant aroma. If you provide the plant with the most favorable conditions, then its life expectancy can be about 100 years. Lilac is very easy to care for, it is frost-resistant and is among the most popular ornamental shrubs.

 Growing lilacs from seeds is an interesting experiment and an opportunity to learn something new. First of all, the seeds should be stratified. The seeds are combined with moistened sand (1:3), the mixture is poured into a container or bag and put in the refrigerator on a shelf for vegetables. She should stay there for 8 weeks. At the same time, it should be taken into account that the sand should always be a little moist.

 At the end of the stratification period, the seeds are sown in pots or containers. They are buried in the ground for 1.5 cm . For sowing, garden soil is used, which must be fried or steamed. The surface of the substrate must be moistened from the sprayer. The first seedlings may appear in 2-12 weeks. Half a month after the appearance of seedlings, they must be planted, observing the distance between the plants in 40 mm. After the warm weather is established outside, the seedlings can be transplanted into the open ground.

 Seeds can be sown under winter in slightly frozen soil (if you have a cold winter). At the same time, it is not necessary to subject the seeds to stratification beforehand. It is also not necessary to soak and germinate them. Only dry seeds are planted in the soil. In the spring, seedlings will appear, which should be dived as soon as the second pair of leaves appears, and sent for rearing.

 Pick the seedlings according to the following scheme:

 -A day (or even in the evening) before the scheduled procedure, water the garden abundantly.

 -Carefully remove the young plants from the ground and move them to a new location. Leave a distance of 8-10 cm between adjacent instances .

 -Pour warm water over the seedlings and shade them from direct UV rays. In the future, make sure that the bed is not overgrown with weeds and loosen it. Repeat watering 1 time a week.

 In the first year, plants develop unevenly. In an area with a long and warm summer , the seasonal increase is 25 cm. In regions with a temperate climate , this indicator is only 8-10 cm – In the first case, the plants can be transferred to the flower bed in the same season. In the second case, it is advisable to wait a little longer. Plant lilac bushes in a permanent place for the second, or even better – for the third year. If the seedlings are still stunted, trim them, keeping 3-4 buds.

 Caring for lilacs is not as difficult as it seems at first glance. Even a novice gardener can cope with this task. Just follow the recommendations described below.

 Watering

 Lilac responds well to abundant irrigation, especially from spring to mid-summer. It is during this period that the intensive growth and flowering of the culture takes place. While the ground is wet, remove weeds. They are a hotbed of various diseases and pests.

 Top dressing

If fertilizers were applied to the planting hole, then you can not feed the lilac for another 2 years. In the third year, additional sources of nutrients will already be required. Use ready-made formulations that you can buy at any gardening store.

 Despite the fact that now a lot of new plants have appeared in decorative gardening, lilac continues to be one of the most popular crops. The exciting aroma, the splendor of flowering and the variety of colors of the inflorescences make lilac an impeccable decoration of gardens and parks.