Why and when do you do it?

Avoid seeding the lilac

Like so many abundantly flowering trees, the common lilac (Syringa vulgaris) also tends to sow itself. Especially the wild forms multiply in this way very numerous, so that without appropriate countermeasures you can soon call an entire forest your own. However, this does not apply to all types of lilac, some, especially the noble lilac, are self-sterile and cannot survive sowing multiply. With all other varieties, however, you should prevent this by boldly cutting back the dead shoots. If, however, seed propagation is planned, collect the capsule fruits in autumn, shake out the fine seeds and sow them in a seed tray.

Watch out for spread through root shoots

In general, some lilacs are very likely to reproduce: Wild lilacs in particular not only seed themselves, but also spread through them Runners. You can effectively prevent this with root barriers.

Cutting lilac blossoms for the vase - how to do it right

Lilac flowers are not only in the garden, but also as Vase jewelry very popular. In order for the panicles to give you pleasure for as long as possible, you should proceed as follows when cutting:

• Cut lilac flower stems whose buds have not yet opened.
• Cap the stems directly at the base, they should not have any leaves.
• If possible, cut early in the morning, then the flowers will last longer.
• Change the water in the vase every day.