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Lilac: How to Grow
02.02.2024 18:00
Updated: 13.05.2024 21:21
Lilac does not tolerate waterlogging, so you should choose a place with low groundwater (no more than 1.5 m) and good drainage.
A gentle slope is perfect for planting, and in low-lying areas, lilacs are planted on a hill.
How to plant lilacs correctly
Lilac seedlings are planted in planting holes, which are dug 2-3 weeks before planting, with a diameter of 40-50 cm and a depth of 35-45 cm.
The hole is filled with the top fertile layer of soil, with the addition of humus, half-rotted manure, peat feces or weathered peat. Up to 20 kg of these organic fertilizers are added to the pit.
How to water lilacs
Lilac is a very moisture-loving plant. And with each watering it needs a lot of water (at least three watering cans for one bush) to wet the entire powerful root system of the plant.
Lilacs are not afraid of cold water, so feel free to hose them with well water.
Typically, lilac bushes are watered once a week.
What lilacs don't like
Lilac has a developed root system. You should not plant gladioli and other bulbous flowers under lilacs.
During the annual digging of flower bulbs, the lilac root system will be damaged.
If you plant bulbous plants under lilacs, then only those that can not be dug up for 4 to 5 years, for example, daffodils.
Previously, we told you how to grow almonds.
