Hedge of lilacs - how simple it is ?

What type of lilac suitable for hedges?

There are many types of lilac, obtained from some particularly good hedge.So, syringa palibin - compact form, still known as the Meyer lilac, achieves a half meters in height.Syringa persica (Persian or as it is often called, the Chinese Lilac) is a fast growing and great for an enclosed living.It grows up to three meters.
As we know, not all shrubs are equally suited to the creation of green and fragrant fence.In varietal lilac - quite compact crone, but over time the lower part can expose you.But the kinds of plants belonging to the wild, such as lilacs drooped, Hungarian, Amur can be planted, creating a green wall.Although these varieties bloom poorly, but is not afraid of pests, growing rapidly in any soil, so in the short term will fill gaps lower fence.

Smell of certain varieties of lilacs different.Therefore, in order to find the best option for yourself, choose plants for their hedge when the bushes bloom.It occurs in about May.

Prerequisites for creating a hedge of lilacs Lilac

will be a good choice for creating beautiful fence area, but the formation of hedges involves fulfillment of certain conditions.

• For spectacular results need to choose shrubs rounded, which if properly pruned will grow in the ground, trying not too up.Avoid grafted lilacs, hardy plants when roots support branch more delicate species, they may appear in branches that will not bloom.
• landing place to choose in the sun, away from the shadow of the old trees, or buildings, which will prevent the entry of necessary for normal functioning of the plant world.Abundant flowering lilacs provides good air circulation and from 6 to 8 hours of sun each day.Prepare well have long enough to plant a bush at a distance of one and a half meters from each other.
• This plant only requires a well-drained base.Therefore, if the area where you plan to planting, dominated the clay - you need to dig deeper and add gravel to minimize the possibility of water stagnation.Soil composition should be slightly alkaline.This means that it should not be used as fertilizer peat, which oxidizes the soil.A generous portion of bone meal enrich the ground phosphorus and multiply the appearance of inflorescences.

What care require hedge of lilacs?

When planting cuttings varietal lilacs set by placing properly, and then spread the top layer of soil and compost to fill the hole.Shrubs with bare roots should be planted when they are "asleep" (late autumn or early spring), but if you buy the plant in containers, the drop-off time is not so critical, because they have the root system is fairly well developed, providing the absorption necessary forof normal amounts of water.

Do not forget to properly trim the bushes for rapid proliferation of hedge.Cutting area and shears help lilac branch in hand.Wait lilac bud, but put off for a long time is not necessary.The kidneys, which will bloom next spring, formed at the beginning of the summer.Late pruning can destroy them.No need to cut off the top of the bush.There is a risk that it will lose shape and become ugly to grow.

Watering plants need each week after planting to stimulate their growth.When the hedge reaches the desired size, you can go for watering once a month.

Use our tips, and you can enjoy a lifetime fragrant air and relative silence on the site, as a hedge of lilac is also able to absorb the sights and sounds.