Lilacs: Beautiful varieties for home and garden

Lilacs are fragrant flowers that symbolize first love and evoke nostalgia. They are popular in gardens and as a wild flower, and Naomi Slade explores a range of different varieties, including pink, lavender, mauve, burgundy, and white, blue, and yellow. This book offers advice on how to care for and propagate lilacs and how to identify rare species.

Format: Hardback
Length: 240 pages
Publication date: 07 April 2022
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Lilacs, the iconic flowers that announce the changing of the seasons and the arrival of summer, are ubiquitous both in gardens and in the wild. Their fragrant blossoms, with their whorls of fragrant petals sitting perfectly at nose height, are well-known to many. These flowers hold a special place in many hearts, symbolizing first love and evoking a sense of nostalgia. As garden flowers, lilacs became increasingly popular in the eighteenth century, particularly across North America. The lingering shrubs and blooms in the wild serve as a testament to the former presence of dwellings in those areas.

In her book, Naomi Slade delves into a diverse range of lilacs, showcasing their varying shades of pink, lavender, mauve, burgundy, and, of course, lilac. She also highlights white, blue, and yellow varieties of these beautiful flowers. Lilacs are known for their durability, and this book provides valuable advice on how to care for and propagate these flowers. It offers practical tips on identifying rare species and maximizing the splendor of blooms and cut flowers. Whether you are a seasoned gardener or a beginner seeking to cultivate these enchanting plants, Lilacs: A Comprehensive Guide is a must-read for anyone who desires to appreciate the beauty and versatility of lilacs.

Weight: 1018g
Dimension: 197 x 252 x 27 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781911663966