What kind of lilac is suitable for hedges?
There are many kinds of lilacs, some of which are especially hefty. So, syringa palibin - a compact form, still known as Meyer's lilac, reaches one and a half meters in height. Syringa persica( Persian or, as it is often called, Chinese lilac) is rapidly growing and is excellent for living fences. It grows to three meters.
As you know, not all shrubs are equally suitable for creating a green and fragrant fencing. In the varietal lilac, the is a fairly compact crown, but over time its lower part may become bare. But plant species related to wild plants, for example, lilac, Hungarian, Amur can be planted, creating green walls. Although such varieties bloom poorly, but are not afraid of pests, grow quickly on any soil, therefore in a short time fill the lower gaps of the fence.
The smell of this or that species of lilac is different. Therefore, to find the best option for yourself, choose plants for your hedge when the bush blooms. This happens around May.
Prerequisites for creating a hedge of lilac
Lilac will be a good choice for creating a beautiful fence of the site, but forming a hedge implies the fulfillment of certain conditions.
- To obtain an effective result, you need to choose a rounded shrub that, if properly pruned, will grow at the ground, not too striving to skyrocket. Should be avoided grafted lilac, when the roots of hardy plants support branches of more tender species, they can appear branches that will not bloom.
- The landing site should be selected in the sun, far from the shade of old trees or buildings, which will prevent the entry of light necessary for normal life of the plant. The abundant flowering of the lilac provides good air circulation and 6 to 8 hours of sun every day. Prepare the hole will have to be long enough to plant the bushes at a distance of one and a half meters from each other.
- This plant simply needs a well drained base. Therefore, if clay prevails in the area where the planting is planned, dig more and add gravel to minimize the possibility of water stagnation. The soil composition should be slightly alkaline. This means that peat should not be used as a fertilizer, which oxidizes the soil. And generous portions of bone meal will enrich the earth with phosphorus and multiply the appearance of inflorescences.
What care does a hedge of lilac require?
When planting varietal lilacs, the cuttings are installed by properly positioning, and then the topsoil and compost are leveled, filling the well. Shrubs with bare roots should be planted when they "sleep"( late autumn or early spring), but if you buy plants in containers, the time of disembarkation is less critical, because they will have a fairly well developed root system that will absorb the necessarynormal development of the amount of water.
Do not forget to properly cut the bushes for the rapid growth of hedges. Lesoseka and garden scissors will help the lilac branch into the sides. Wait for the lilac to blossom, but do not put it off for a long time. Kidneys, which will blossom next spring, are formed already in the beginning of summer. Late pruning can destroy them. Do not cut off the top of the bush. There is a risk that it will lose shape and become ugly to grow.
You need to water the plants every week after planting to stimulate their growth. When the fence reaches the desired size, you can switch to watering once a month.
Take advantage of our tips, and you will be able to enjoy your life aromatic air and relative silence on your site, because a hedge of lilacs can also absorb sounds.
