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Terry lilac varieties from a photo will forever remain in the memory of gardeners, it is worth seeing them once. When owning a large plot, the shrub will be a wonderful decoration for the garden. The abundance of varieties poses a difficult choice for amateur gardeners.
The splendor of the terry lilac
The resulting varieties and hybrids are distinguished from ordinary lilacs not only by the color of the petals, but also by their shape. The flower of such a lilac contains several corollas. The inflorescences are large. The buds are rather large, terry, because they release another corolla from the middle. Sometimes there are fewer petals in this corolla; they have a different color or shape. This way of bud formation adds volume.
Types and varieties of terry lilac
Breeders have developed a wide variety of terry lilac varieties. Currently, more than 1500 of them are known. They are represented by shrubs of different heights, sometimes up to 4 m.
Varietal characteristics include:
- color palette;
- flower structure;
- the structure of the bush;
- flowering time;
- the presence of aroma.
Breeders bred species:
- white;
- purple;
- blue;
- purple;
- pink;
- magenta;
- lilac lilac.
It is not possible to define a color palette for every variety. There are chameleon lilacs, two-colored plants. In the sun, some flowers change color. For many, a different color is mixed with the main color. The color palette changes depending on the acidity of the soil, weather, the degree of opening of the bud.
The time when the bud scales of the lilac begin to move apart is considered the beginning of the growing season of the plant. Leaves appear after 12 days. Lilacs begin to bloom after 30 days. Plants are distinguished by flowering time:
- Early flowering. The shrub goes through phases to flowering in 29-39 days.
- Medium flowering. The phases last 39-43 days.
- Late blooming. The duration of the phases is 44-53 days.
Varieties of white terry lilac
The photo below shows some varieties of white terry lilacs. They are distinguished by the degree of terry, the number of corollas, the color of the buds. They have one similarity - the white color of the flowers. They are more demanding, more often get infected and get sick, suffer from pests if they are not properly cared for.
Memory of Kolesnikov
Terry white lilac The memory of Kolesnikov, shown in the photo, is the only one whose buds are painted in yellow tones. Desaturated, pale color. It is called creamy yellow. The flowers are white. Their diameter reaches 3 cm. It has 3 rows of oval-shaped petals. Rising, the petals cover the central part. They resemble polyanthus roses. Large inflorescences with one pair of panicles grow, far removed from each other. The shrub blooms profusely, for a long time.
Miss Helen Wilmont
The bush reaches a height of 3 m. The blossoming flowers are terry, they consist of 3 corollas of white color. The petals are wide, pointed at the end. The tops of the petals are bent, more than 2 cm in diameter.Forms erect, ribbed racemes of 1 or 3 pairs of panicles. They protrude above the bush. The leaf blade is large, elongated and pointed, green. The flowering period is long - from mid-May to June.
Monique Lemoine
Monique Lemoine forms cream-colored flowers with a greenish tint. They resemble levkoy. There are 4 or more corollas, due to which the flower is very terry. The shape of the petals is pointed, often dissected. They are slightly curved, as a result of which the central part of the flower is closed. The inflorescence consists of one pair of panicles, can be covered with leaves. The flowering period is long, the aroma is weak. Shrub of medium height, compact, late flowering.
Princess Clementine
Lilac Princess Clementine is referred to white terry. It forms creamy buds with a greenish tint. When fully opened, 3 corollas become white in color. Petals are oval, slightly curved. The leaves are rather large, light green. The pyramidal inflorescence consists of 1-2 panicles. Possesses a pronounced aroma. The bush is not tall, with an average flowering period.
Joan of Arc
The shrub grows up to 3 m. It forms white, double flowers, more than 2 cm in size. The petals are located in 2.5 or more rows, curl inward, then bend horizontally. When closed, the buds are creamy. The inflorescence is large, takes the form of a narrow pyramid, fragrant. They protrude slightly above the bush. The leaves are bright green. It begins to bloom in May, the duration of the period is 2-3 weeks. The shrub has an average flowering period.
Liega
The flowers are white, without shades, fragrant. Belong to the densely doubled group. The unopened bud takes the shape of a rose with rounded petals. Has dense leaves of bright green color. Inflorescences look good on shrubs and when cut. They have a pronounced aroma. A shrub with a medium flowering period. Its dimensions are up to 2.5 m, the bushes are compact. Suitable for small garden areas.
Varieties of purple terry lilac
Purple varieties are the smallest group. Perhaps because an ordinary shrub has a color close to the palette. From terry purple plants, Lemoine varieties prevail. He is considered the progenitor of the garden lilac. Purple varieties belong to the group of dark terry lilacs.
Violet
Violetta is distinguished from all the structure of flowers. They are asymmetrical, from petals of different shapes. Each has sharp and not very, narrow and wide petals. The corolla is purple. The leaves are dark green. At the time of development, they are covered with a brown coating. Forms large inflorescences, each of which consists of 2-3 panicles. Blooms profusely. He is considered the best and most original in this group. Mid-flowering bushes are tall, straight.
Katherine Havemeyer
The bush grows tall and straight. Possesses decorative qualities. Lilac leaves are large, have the color of dark greens. Forms 3 corollas with pointed petals. Their colors are lilac with a subtle pinkish tinge. At the bottom, the petals are more saturated. Corolla diameter - 3 cm. Pyramidal inflorescences, large, formed by 2-4 panicles. The flowering period is April-May.
Maksimovich
The plant forms not very tall bushes, but their shape is spreading. The buds are colored silvery purple. Fully blossomed, they reach a size of more than 2 cm. Formed by three closely spaced corollas. Oval petals. The central part of the vertical petals covers the middle. Inflorescences are large, cone-shaped, formed by 1-3 panicles. Possess a scent. During the flowering period, forms many brushes. Medium flowering.
Antoine de Saint-Exupery
The variety is considered exquisite. The color of the buds is dark purple. The flowers themselves are asymmetrical, the central petals cover the middle part. They are located on long tubes, narrow. The color is intense, lilac-pink.Forms long pyramidal inflorescences. The shrub prefers sunny areas, tolerates partial shade. Dislikes highly humid places.
Blue terry lilac
Blue varieties are sensitive to soil acidity. If it is alkaline, the lilac retains its blue color. Acidic soil changes color. Adds pink and purple tones.
AmiShott
The bush is rather wide, with large inflorescences up to 25 cm. They contain 1-2 pairs of panicles in the form of pyramids. The buds are purple in color, their size is large. Forms flowers with a diameter of 2.5 cm. They consist of 2 closely spaced corollas. Petals are oval, dark purple, lighter below. They resemble polyanthus roses. It blooms profusely, the timing of this period is average.
P. P. Konchalovsky
The shrub is considered the best. Forms oval-shaped buds, lilac-purple colors. When in bloom, they have a diameter of 3 cm, of an unusual shape. Petals of bluish-purple tones, sometimes just blue, form 4 rows of petals. Inflorescences grow up to 30 cm, they droop from severity. The bush is tall, regular or slightly spreading. The inflorescences have a delicate aroma. Abundant flowering in the middle time is characteristic.
Hope
Nadezhda is a compact, medium-sized bush. Forms purple flowers. The color changes gradually and becomes light blue. Large flowers grow up to 3 cm. The number of corollas is 2 pieces, formed by oval petals. The central corolla consists of narrow petals. Forms large inflorescences, which include one pair of panicles. It blooms moderately or profusely in the later period.
Moscow sky
The bush is notable for its small height, compactness. Sometimes it is spreading. The plant forms oval buds. The color of the petals is purple, lilac. Semi-open flowers are lilac in color. Fully blossoming corollas are painted in bluish-purple tones and have a strong aroma. The large flowers are symmetrical, formed by 3 rows of petals. The shrub forms large inflorescences. Lilac blooms for a long time, abundantly.
Pink terry lilac
Pink varieties are found with regular and double flowers. The plant got this name from the predominant color of the corolla. Lilac pink and purple belong to the group of terry lilac.
Beauty of Moscow
This lilac is considered the best in originality. The bush is medium in height, wide. Large panicles in the form of a pyramid, collected in inflorescences up to 25 cm. There are one or two pairs of them. The buds are pink-lilac, rather large, double. Opening up, they form pink and white flowers. Possesses a pronounced aroma. Large, elongated leaves grow, ovate with a pointed tip. Medium flowering long-flowering cultivar.
Olympiada Kolesnikov
The bush grows high - up to 3 m. Inflorescences are large, pyramidal, pale pink in color. The buds are elongated, large, bright purple. They are formed by 2 or 3 rows of petals. The lower rim is set aside from the rest. Lilac-pink petals in them, twisted in different directions. The flowers are fragrant. Dark green leaves. Annual, dark-colored shoots grow. Medium flowering variety. Abundant flowering, long lasting.
Madame Anthony Buchner
The shrub has decorative qualities. It is common. The flowers are colored in different shades of pink. They have a pronounced aroma. In diameter, each flower reaches 2.7 cm, star-shaped, dark pink in color. Medium flowering plant with moderate bud formation. It has dark green broad leaves. They grow tall - up to 4 m, wide bushes. Lilac is photophilous, tolerates droughts well. Resistant to frost in temperate climates. Prefers fertile soil, good drainage.
Moscow morning
The bushes are tall but compact. The plant forms dense double buds. In the corolla, the petals create 4 rows and have different shapes.Coloring lilac-pink with mother-of-pearl. Half-open buds look like a ball. The color does not change in the sun. It has large green leaves. The variety has a strong aroma. Bloom in late spring is moderate.
Aphrodite
Variety Aphrodite forms cone-shaped inflorescences. The buds are rounded, dark pink in color with a fawn tinge. Corollas are large, asymmetrical. The central, pale pink petals do not cover the middle. The inner part of the petals is lighter. Flowering dates are late. Light-loving shrub, tolerates partial shading, does not like highly moist areas. Prefers fertile, drained soil.
Lilac terry lilac varieties
These varieties include shrubs with bluish tones. The color always contains violet, purple, lilac, lavender shades. The best are those that are bred by the breeder Lemoine.
Emile Lemoine
French variety. Inflorescences are rather dense, formed by two, sometimes three pairs of pyramidal panicles. They have an irregular shape, have a scent. The buds are reddish-purple in color, they fade in the bright sun. They consist of 3 rows of oval, pointed, slightly spread petals. Abundant flowering, early period. The bush grows straight and tall.
Taras Bulba
A bush of the Taras Bulba variety up to 2 m high, spreading. In inflorescences, panicles are shaped like sharp pyramids. Forms large buds, they are painted in a dark purple color. Flower - up to 2.5 cm, consists of 3 or more corollas. They don't fit snugly together. Coloring when moving to the center thickens. The dark purple flowers have a scent. Abundant flowering, long lasting. Flowering dates are late.
Memory of Kirov
The buds are large, have a dark purple color with a chestnut shade. When opened, they form 3 corollas. The first corolla is blue-purple. The corolla located inside is lighter and has a silvery tint. Double flowers look like roses. Forms large inflorescences, consisting of one pair of panicles. Has a scent. The plant forms sprawling bushes. Late flowering shrub with a long flowering period. Spreading bushes of medium height grow.
Memory of Vekhov
Forms compact bushes, small in height. Forms dense, pyramidal inflorescences. The flowering period is long, it is abundant, in the medium term. The color of the double flowers is violet, stable. They grow large - up to 3 cm. Formed by 3-4 corollas, they have a scent. The leaves are dark green in color, ovoid. Requires annual pruning in the spring.
Evening Moscow
The size of the Evening Moscow bush is average. One pair of panicles forms a large inflorescence in the form of a wide pyramid. The top of the inflorescence is drooping. It contains mauve buds. Flowers - up to 2.5 cm, purple in color, terry. From the sun, the color becomes bluish-purple. They have a scent during flowering. Bloom from mid-May, the period is long. The variety is resistant to pests and diseases, drought.
Montaigne
Terry lilac of this variety grows up to 3.5 m. Brushes are formed by one pair of panicles. They are loose, there are branches in the lower part. The buds are colored purple-pink. As they bloom, they change color from pale pink to lilac-white. Flowers are large, double, fragrant. Contains 2-3 closely spaced corollas. The petals are elongated and pointed, bent inward. The flowering is moderate, the period is average.
Marshal Konev
Shrub of medium height. Inflorescences are dense, large with greenish-pink buds, ovoid. In full bloom, they reach 3 cm. The corolla is terry, pink-lilac with a bluish tinge. Faded slightly in the sun. The inflorescences have a pronounced aroma. Belong to the late flowering group.The period is long, abundant flowering. The shrub is distinguished by average winter hardiness, drought resistance. The buds are not affected by late frosts.
Conclusion
The terry lilac varieties from the photo presented above are only a small part of the entire existing variety. Shrubs planted on the site will delight for a long time with exquisite beauty and delicate aroma. Whichever variety is chosen, a fragrant garden will be provided.
