Lilacs, originally uploaded by NorthernLala
Lilac (Syringa vulgaris) is a well-brought-up young lady of a shrub. She dresses beautifully, but without any gaudiness, and smells hauntingly beautiful.
Plant in a sunny spot in a fertile and alkaline soil. Prune out a third of the branches every year to encourage the best blooms and remove the flowerheads for the first year after planting.
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