Lilac Flowers
There is nothing better than a large bouquet of lilacs on the kitchen table
in early spring. The sweet scent of a freshly picked bouquet is almost too
strong to leave in the room without a window open.
Select, flowers that have almost all flowerets open. Cut the stem several
inches below the flower. Walk around the bush and space out where you are
cutting flowers. If one side of the bush is against a house or garage wall,
look to take cuttings from the back side if possible, leaving plenty of flowers
in the front of the bush to adorn your yard.
Trim back most or all leaves. Place them in a large vase, and add water to
the vase. We suggest a large vase with a big bunch of flowers for a real
showy display. While a rose looks good in groups or singly in a vase, Lilacs
like to be shown in groups. To extend their indoor life, keep Lilac flowers
in a cool location, away from direct sunlight.
Tip: Before bringing them indoors, look for ants and other insects.
Ants like to climb the bushes in search of the flower's sweet nectar.
Lilac flowers are commonly used in perfumes and soaps.
Many gardeners believe that Lilacs tend to have a profusion of blooms every
other year, with many fewer blooms in the off year. To increase blooms, make
sure to remove dead blooms shortly after the blooms have died. Perform any
pruning within a couple of weeks after the flowers have died. Next years
buds form quickly, and you don't want to inadvertently snip them off. When
first planting Lilacs, it will take up to three years for the first bloom.
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