The Lilac Flower
Lilac is known as the queen of shrub flowers, it is quite common to beautify homes and gardens because it is durable and has an intense pleasant fragrance. It blooms in the spring, its scent may remind you of your childhood, the time you visited your grandmother, this nostalgic factor has led to the fact that Lilac has become quite popular in bouquets and gardening. The bush or tree grows to a height of 5-7m. There are many varieties with different colored flowers depending on various factors, the most common being purple and white.
fragrance
The scent of lilac is what makes it stand out. If you have been lucky enough to see this flower in bloom, you know how beautiful it is at this time and how it gives off a pleasant fragrance throughout the garden, especially if the weather is good, because the sunlight enhances its distinct fragrance.
belongs to the same family as olive
These shrubs belong to the Oleaceae family, which includes more than 20 different plant species, including the olive.
Each color has a different meaning
Although this flower is generally a sign of renewal and confidence, each color has its specific meaning. White lilac is a symbol of purity and innocence. Purple is a symbol of first love, and if it has a bluish hue, it is perceived as a sign of happiness and peace.
How much does Lilac cost?
The prices varies depending on the season, variety, and place of cultivation. During the season, the price of the Georgian variety ranges from 3 GEL to 5 GEL, and when season ends, you can only buy imported Dutch lilacs, the price of which is 25-40 GEL. The price of the flower varies with each season and import, for more information visit our lilac catalog.
How can it be used in wedding bouquets and decorations?
It is quite a dominant flower due to its scent and color, so it is avoided in weddings. Our florists advise you not to use this flower directly in the bouquet because without water they will soon become sad and the bouquet will lose its effect. And for the wedding decoration, we should consider the place and what we want to beautify with this flower. If you want delicate compositions for decoration, white lilac will enrich and balance the environment, and if you plan to hold a wedding ceremony in nature, purple will also look beautiful for outdoor decoration, but it should be taken into account that this flower can be used to decorate open spaces, it is not recommended in a closed hall or a places where visitors stay for a long time. The strong scent will cheer up the outdoor environment, but it will be disturbing in a closed space.
How should we take care of the cut lilac so that it lasts a long time?
As you know, a lilac is a bush/tree, so it does not have a stem like a flower, which easily receives water by renewing the base. It is difficult for it to take the water from the lark, so we have to loosen the bark of the branch and periodically sprinkle the flower from above.
An interesting story or legend
In one of the less popular versions of the legend, we find a similar story: for the ancient Greeks, lilac was part of the story of Pan, the god of forests and fields. According to legend, Pan loved a nymph named Syringa. One day he chased her into the forest, and the frightened nymph turned into a lilac bush to hide.
Christians tell us that on the day when Christ was tortured, the Mother of God sat down near a tree and fell asleep weeping. It turns out that this plant grew only with leaves and had no flowers, which is why it was forgotten. In the cold night, the tree covered her with its leaves. When the Mother of god woke up and saw this, she was amazed and blessed the tree, from now on it will bloom forever and sweeten people with a pleasant fragrance, and its name will be Paschalia Yasamani, as a symbol of Easter.
Where should we place the lilac bouquet in the house?
It can be used both for the decoration of the veranda or balcony, which will beautify it and add a pleasant fragrance, which you can be sure will sneak into the house, as well as for the interior. Like all fragrant flowers, it is better not to place it in the bedroom because their intense smell can be unpleasant.
Is it possible to eat lilacs?
Yes! Do not forget that this beautiful flower belongs to the trees of the oil fruit family, and apart from being beautiful, you can also eat it, but we do not recommend it because it has a rather bitter taste. For practical use, you can make essential oils, make syrup with sugar, or use it to garnish cocktails.
