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Growing butterfly magnet
When the sun is shining and the whole world is outside, the summer lilac is just the right companion, because even strong heat does not bother the robust and vigorous garden bloomer.
During its flowering period from July to frost, the summer lilac shines in yellow, white, pink, blue and violet. The colors of the summer lilac are so beautiful that it is difficult to decide which ones fit best in the outdoor living room. The voluminous summer lilac panicles with their many small, closely spaced blossoms also create a peaceful, romantic atmosphere for the outdoor oasis.
The nectar-rich and honey-scented flowers provide a veritable biodiversity and variety in the garden . The colorful panicles produce a flowery, delicate fragrance that attracts butterflies in particular. The summer lilac is therefore often referred to as butterfly lilac and is a popular meeting place for native in our latitudes butterfly species. Peacock's Eye, Brimstone Butterfly, Admiral and Co. appreciate the magnificently flowering summer lilac as a rich source of nectar.
Those who love it colorfully, allow their summer lilac the company of other, in summer blooming plants. In the vicinity of, for example, Levkojen, Astern or Cosmea, he feels particularly well with sufficient light and provides with them, if he does not shadow them, for an illustrious splendor of color.
Whether planted directly in the soil or in a pot or bucket - the summer lilac grows quickly. Depending on the species and variety, it can easily reach a height of up to three meters in the garden. As its roots also grow quite fast, it can quickly become too tight as a seedling in a small planter. Therefore, the summer lilac should be granted a larger container from the outset.
From the family of the Braunwurzgewächse applies the vigorous garden plant as particularly robust. Hot sun rays make her little, in southern Europe it grows as a wild plant even between train tracks, on river banks and easy edges. For the summer lilac to reach its full flowering power, it must be kept sufficiently moist. Waterlogging should be avoided. In addition, the plant prefers a sheltered place, as their fine branches can easily bend.
When it comes to the winter again, already several years old summer lilac need no winter protection. However, younger plants should be protected from frost. For this, their soil should be best covered with leaves and brushwood.
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