How long does the flowering period of lilacs last?
Let me tell you about the flowering period of lilacs and the best viewing time for these green plants and flowers. This is some great knowledge worth collecting!
The song "Lilacs" is so touching that it can't help but make people cry. Such beautiful flowers with a faint sadness can't stop many people from loving and cultivating them, as if they can take away our sadness. I've noticed that many friends who grow lilacs ask when they start to bloom and how long the flowering period is. In fact, there might be some differences in the flowering times of different varieties of lilacs, but not much. Let's take a look at the blooming times of different lilac varieties together:
White lilacs bloom from April to May.
Blue lilacs bloom from April to May.
Small-leaf lilacs bloom from late April to early May; in autumn, from late July to early August.
Purple lilacs bloom from April to May, with purple flowers. The flowering period of the "Bao Ma Zi" lilac is in June, with white flowers. Four-season lilacs bloom from May to October.
All types of purple lilacs, from seedlings, can start flowering after 3 to 4 years of sowing. Those propagated by cutting or layering can bloom 2 to 3 years after surviving.
Also, note that lilacs do not prefer water more than other flowers. Lilacs have a strong drought resistance. For example, in the Beijing area, July to September is the rainy season, while other months are the dry season. Especially from April to June, the temperature quickly rises from 10°C to about 28°C. During this time, various lilacs are rapidly growing and flowering, but there is less rain, and the evaporation rate increases dramatically to 230 to 280 millimeters. However, watering the plants twice a month can make all types of lilacs grow well with abundant flowers and leaves.
Lilacs prefer sunlight, slightly shade-tolerant, moist but not waterlogged, cold and drought-resistant, and generally do not require much watering. They require fertile, well-drained sandy loam soil. If planted in a shaded environment, the branches will be thin and weak, the inflorescences short and loose, and the flowers lack luster. If planted in poor soil, they can still grow, but the flowers will be fewer and the growth will be weak. Therefore, they should be planted in sunny, fertile, and deep-soiled areas.
Every spring when the weather is dry, water thoroughly when the buds start to sprout and before and after flowering. Lilacs do not like too much fertilizer; excessive fertilization can easily cause excessive growth and affect flowering. Generally, once a year or every other year before winter, applying a decomposed manure can replenish the nutrients in the soil. This way, lilacs will bloom normally.
I have shared detailed information about how long the flowering period of lilacs lasts and the best viewing time for lilacs. I hope this can be of help to you!