The lilac (lat. Syringa) is one of the classics in the garden: the shrub or tree with its unmistakably fragrant, violet or white flowers catches the eye when they are in bloom. So that you can enjoy this splendor, you should plant the plant in a location that is as sunny as possible.
Lilacs like it as sunny as possible
The sunnier the better
The original form of the species Syringa vulgaris, which is often cultivated in gardens, originally comes from south-eastern Europe and was introduced to Austria from there as early as the 16th century. From here, the tree spread extremely quickly and quickly gained popularity. As usual from its original home, lilac needs a lot of sun and therefore prefers a full sun location. Since the plant is also quite insensitive to wind, it can also be very airy - lilac hedges make a wonderful windbreak.
Do lilacs also thrive in semi-shade?
Some varieties also do well in light partial shade, provided they are in direct sunlight for more than four hours a day. You quickly notice when it is too dark for the lilac: then it grows rather poorly, often gets yellow leaves and also forms only few or even no flowers - but in many cases all the more foliage. A completely shady location is completely unsuitable for the flowering shrub.
The right floor
The soil is just as important as the brightness when choosing the location: With the exception of the Canadian or Preston lilac, the wood needs a calcareous soil with loose, well-drained and rather moderately nutrient-rich soil. For Preston lilacs, on the other hand, it is better to choose a lime-poor, rather nutrient-rich soil or improve your garden soil accordingly.
tips
Never plant lilac bushes close to buildings or other trees. You should also install a root barrier if possible, because lilac roots spread quickly and over a large area.