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Lilac

Purple lilac

Syringa vulgaris · Cut flowers

How to recognise Purple lilac, when it is in season and how to keep it fresh.

Season: British field season late April to June; flown in from other regions at other times J F M A M J J A S O N D
Vase life: 4–7 days
Storage: Store in the cooler at around 2–4°C.

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How to recognise it

Dense conical clusters of small four-petalled florets
Woody, slightly flexible stems that are hard to cut cleanly
Heart-shaped, matte green leaves
Strong sweet fragrance
Florets open gradually from base of the cluster upward

Care

Strip all leaves below the waterline as they draw water away from the blooms. Recut stems at an angle and consider splitting or lightly crushing the woody base to improve water uptake. Use clean water with flower food and keep away from direct heat. Lilac is sensitive to wilting, so recut and refresh water every 1–2 days.