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Lilac hyacinth (Latin Syringa hyacinthiflora) belongs to the Olive family (Oleaceae). This is a hybrid obtained by crossing genetically different forms, namely broad-leaved lilac with common lilac. Bred in the distant 1800s in France, by the famous botanist and breeder of ornamental plants - Victor Lemoine. This culture received this name due to the similarity of the inflorescences of lilac and hyacinth (no less attractive and famous plant). In nature, it grows in the mountainous regions of Eurasia.
Features of the view
Lilac hyacinth belongs to the kingdom of shrubs and reaches a maximum of 4 meters in height. Depending on the variety, the crown of the shrubs of the species in question can be loose or compact, with flowers of light pink, pink or dark purple. The leaves of the presented species are heart-shaped, but unlike the ancestors of selection, by autumn they change color from green to brown-purple. The peak of flowering activity occurs in May and, as statistics show, the hybrid lilac blooms 2 weeks earlier than usual.
In total, V. Lemoine bred 14 varieties of hyacinth lilacs, including 4 double species. The most common variety is Buffon "Buffon", bred in 1921. It got its name in honor of Georges Louis Leclerc Buffon, Count Buffon, who is famous for expressing his theory of the unity of flora and fauna. Naturalist, biologist, investigator. Large openwork flowers of this variety, up to 3 centimeters in diameter, have a pleasant lilac-purple color. On one branch there are from 2 to 5 lush and fragrant inflorescences. Buffon is one of the first to bloom and blooms for up to 20 days.
The second most popular variety of the type of lilac in question is called Ester Staley, first learned about it in 1948. Deciduous shrub about 3 meters high got its name in honor of Miss Stanley from California, who has been cultivating garden plants all her life. The inflorescences are very lush, purple-red, the buds are bright crimson, they look very rich. On one branch there are from 3 to 5 inflorescences about 20 centimeters long.
The Puple Glory variety (translated from English as "Violet Glory") was bred in 1948. The height of a representative of this variety reaches 2 - 3 meters in height. Dense inflorescences with large, bright purple flowers. This variety has the largest inflorescences of the entire species, they reach 3.5-4 centimeters in diameter.
The Churchill variety is no less remarkable and interesting. The shrub reaches a height of 3 meters, the inflorescences are medium-sized, 2 centimeters in diameter. On one branch from 3 to 5 lush panicles. Unlike other types of hyacinth lilac, this variety surprises with rich bright crimson buds and incredibly delicate pink flowers with a grayish tint.
It is impossible not to mention the variety Fantasy "Fantasy", it appeared on the garden market in 1960. A representative of this variety is about 2 m in height. Its peculiarity is lush compacted terry purple inflorescences with a lilac tint.
The use of hyacinth lilac
Lilac hyacinth is known for its mass of useful properties since time immemorial, it is used in many fields of activity: beekeeping, medicine, in landscape design, in woodcarving, etc. The species in question is very beautiful, frost-resistant, not afraid of drought, therefore one of the main plants used in decorating city parks and gardens in many countries, including Russia.
Lilac is very suitable for growing in the garden, it does not need special conditions for growth. The hyacianthus lilac bush is attractive to the eyes of others, moreover, a wonderful aroma emanates from it, which fills the atmosphere with a romantic mood. But these bushes have not only aesthetic useful qualities, lilac bushes are very hardy, even and tall. They are great for creating hedges. They divide the summer cottage into zones, use them to protect less strong plants from the wind. Hyacinth lilac is actively used in landscape design as an independent plant, and in combination with other ornamental shrubs, trees and flower crops.
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