Syringa, as the mostly violet or white-flowered lilac is scientifically called, delights the observer, especially during its flowering period: Depending on the variety, the magnificent panicles of flowers appear between the beginning of May and mid-June. The sunnier the location of the tree, the more luxuriantly it blooms.
Lilacs feel most comfortable in the sun
Lilacs do best in full sun
Lilacs feel most comfortable in a fully sunny location, the more sun the plant gets, the more magnificent the flowers develop. You can also put the tree in the light semi-shade, but there it needs direct light for at least six hours a day. You can tell from these warning signals that it is too dark for the plant:
- Lilacs grow little and form thin, limp branches.
- Only a few or even no flowers are formed.
- The leaves are gradually turning yellow.
As a result, the lilacs weakened by the wrong location can be attacked by pathogens or pests, which is why it makes sense to move them to a more suitable place.
tips
The sunny location can only be problematic in early spring, when the lilacs sprout and the shoots freeze back due to late frosts.