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Lilac
Name: Mostly known
to florists by its genus name Syringa (pronounced sir-IN-ga)., Lilac is a well
known shrub in English cottage gardens.
Description:
The cut flower is far more glamorous than the shrub with long branches laden with
flowers. The flowers are very labour intensive to grow but the final result is
well worth it.
Origin: Lilacs were first cultivated
in the middle of the last century in Europe, and most of the varieties developed
are those still sold today.
Colour: Available
in white, mauve, violet or pink. The purple-flowered varieties, which have the
stronger scent are only available in spring for a very short season of perhaps
six weeks.
Availability: October to May
Varieties: "Madame Florent Stepman" is the most widely grown
lilac, a pure white flower named after the original grower's wife.
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