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The terry lilac varieties from the photo remain forever in the memory of gardeners; it’s worth seeing them once. If you own a large plot of land, the bush will be a wonderful decoration of the garden. The abundance of varieties poses a difficult choice for amateur gardeners.
The splendor of terry lilac
The resulting varieties and hybrids are distinguished from ordinary lilac not only by the color of the petals, but also by their shape. This lilac flower contains several corollas. The inflorescences are large. The buds are quite large, terry, because from the middle they produce another corolla. Sometimes there are fewer petals in this corolla, they have a different color or shape. This method of forming buds gives volume.
Types and varieties of terry lilac
Breeders have developed a wide variety of terry lilac varieties. Currently, more than 1,500 of them are known. They are represented by shrubs of different heights, sometimes up to 4 m.
Varietal characteristics include:
- color palette;
- flower structure;
- bush structure;
- flowering time;
- presence of aroma.
Breeders have developed the following species:
- white;
- purple;
- blue;
- purple;
- pink;
- magenta;
- purple lilac.
Not every variety can have a color palette. There are chameleon lilacs, two-color plants. In the sun, some flowers change color. For many, another color is mixed into the main color. The color palette changes depending on the acidity of the soil, weather, and the degree of bud opening.
The time when the lilac bud scales begin to move apart is considered the beginning of the plant’s growing season. Leaves appear after 12 days. Lilacs begin to bloom after 30 days. Plants are classified according to flowering time:
- Early flowering. The shrub goes through phases before flowering in 29-39 days.
- Medium flowering. The phases last 39-43 days.
- Late flowering. The duration of the phases is 44-53 days.
Varieties of white terry lilac
The photo below shows some varieties of white double lilac. They are distinguished by the degree of terry, the number of corollas, and the color of the buds. They have one similarity - the white color of the flowers. They are more demanding, more likely to become infected and sick, and suffer from pests if they are not properly cared for.
Memory of Kolesnikov
White terry lilac Memory of Kolesnikov, presented in the photo, is the only one whose buds are painted in yellow tones. The color is unsaturated, pale. It is called creamy yellow.The flowers are white. Their diameter reaches 3 cm. It has 3 rows of oval-shaped petals. As they rise, the petals cover the central part. Reminds me of polyanthus roses. Large inflorescences grow with one pair of panicles, far apart from each other. The shrub blooms profusely and for a long time.
Miss Helen Wilmont
The bush reaches a height of 3 m. The blooming flowers are double and consist of 3 white corollas. The petals are wide, pointed at the end. The tops of the petals are curved, 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, pointed, green. The flowering period is long - from mid-May to June.
Monique Lemoine
Monique Lemoine produces cream-colored flowers with a greenish tint. They resemble lefty. There are 4 or more corollas, making the flower very double. 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 and may be covered with leaves. The flowering period is long, the aroma is weak. The shrub is medium in height, compact, late flowering.
Princess Clementine
Princess Clementine lilac is classified as white terry. It produces creamy buds with a greenish tint. When fully expanded, the 3 corollas become white. The petals are oval, slightly curved. The leaves are quite large, light green. The pyramidal inflorescence consists of 1-2 panicles. Has a pronounced aroma. The bush is low, with an average flowering period.
Joan of Arc
The shrub grows up to 3 m. It produces white, double flowers, more than 2 cm in size.The petals are arranged in 2.5 or more rows, curl inward, then bend horizontally. When closed, the buds are creamy. The inflorescence is large, takes the shape of a narrow pyramid, and is 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 time.
Liega
The flowers are white, without shades, fragrant. They belong to the densely double group. The unopened bud takes the shape of a rose with rounded petals. It has dense leaves of bright green color. The inflorescences look good on a bush and cut. They have a pronounced aroma. Shrub with medium flowering period. Its dimensions are up to 2.5 m, the bushes are compact. Suitable for small garden plots.
Varieties of purple terry lilac
Purple varieties are the smallest group. Perhaps because the common shrub has a similar color palette. Of the double purple plants, Lemoine varieties predominate. He is considered the progenitor of garden lilac. Purple varieties belong to the group of dark terry lilacs.
Violet
Violetta is distinguished from all others by the structure of flowers. They are asymmetrical, made of petals of different shapes. Each has sharp and not so sharp, narrow and wide petals. The color of the corolla is purple. The leaves are dark and 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. Medium flowering bushes are tall and straight.
Katerina Havemeyer
The bush grows tall and straight. It has decorative qualities.Lilac leaves are large and dark green in color. Forms 3 corollas with pointed petals. Their color is lilac with a barely visible pinkish tint. In the lower part the petals are more saturated. The diameter of the corollas is 3 cm. Pyramidal inflorescences, large, are formed by 2-4 panicles. Flowering period is April-May.
Maksimovich
The plant does not form very tall bushes, but their form is spreading. The buds are colored silver-violet. Fully blossomed ones reach sizes of more than 2 cm. They are formed by three corollas close to each other. The petals are oval in shape. A central part of vertical petals covers the middle. The inflorescences are large, cone-shaped, formed by 1-3 panicles. They have a scent. During the flowering period it forms many clusters. 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 rich, lilac-pink. Forms long pyramidal inflorescences. The shrub prefers sunny areas and tolerates partial shade. Does not like very 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 quite wide, with large inflorescences up to 25 cm. They contain 1-2 pairs of pyramid-shaped panicles. The buds are purple and large in size. Forms flowers with a diameter of 2.5 cm. They consist of 2 corollas close to each other. The petals are oval, dark purple, lighter below. Reminds me of polyanthus roses.It blooms profusely, the timing of this period is average.
P. P. Konchalovsky
The bush is considered the best. Forms oval-shaped buds, lilac-violet in color. When in full bloom they have a diameter of 3 cm and an unusual shape. Petals of bluish-lilac tones, sometimes just blue, form 4 rows of petals. The inflorescences grow up to 30 cm, they droop from heaviness. The bush is tall, has a regular shape or is slightly spreading. The inflorescences have a delicate aroma. Characterized by abundant flowering in the middle time.
Hope
Nadezhda is a medium-height, compact bush. Produces purple flowers. The color changes gradually and becomes light blue. Large flowers grow up to 3 cm. The number of corollas is 2, formed by oval petals. The central corolla consists of narrow petals. Forms large inflorescences, which include one pair of panicles. Blooms moderately or profusely in late periods.
Moscow sky
The bush is small in height and compact. Sometimes it is spreading. The plant forms oval buds. The color of the petals is purple, lilac. Half-opened flowers are lilac in color. Fully blossomed corollas are colored bluish-purple and have a strong aroma. The large, symmetrical flowers are formed by 3 rows of petals. The shrub forms large inflorescences. Lilac blooms profusely and for a long time.
Pink terry lilac
Pink varieties are found with regular and double flowers. The plant received this name from the predominant color of the corolla. Pink and purple lilacs belong to the terry lilac group.
Beauty of Moscow
This lilac is considered the best in terms of originality.The bush is medium in height and wide. Large pyramid-shaped panicles are collected in inflorescences up to 25 cm. There are one or two pairs of them. The buds are pink-lilac in color, quite large, terry. When they open, they form pink and white flowers. Has a pronounced aroma. Large elongated leaves grow, ovoid with a pointed tip. Medium flowering variety with long flowering.
Kolesnikov Olympics
The bush grows tall - up to 3 m. The inflorescences are large, pyramidal, pale pink. The buds are elongated, large, bright purple. They are formed by 2 or 3 rows of petals. The lower rim is set apart from the rest. There are lilac-pink petals in them, twisted in different directions. The flowers are fragrant. Dark green leaves. Annual, dark-colored shoots grow. Medium flowering variety. Flowering is abundant and long lasting.
Madame Anthony Buechner
The shrub has decorative qualities. Happens frequently. The flowers are colored in different shades of pink. They have a pronounced aroma. Each flower reaches 2.7 cm in diameter, star-shaped, dark pink in color. Medium flowering plant with moderate bud formation. It has dark green wide leaves. Tall, up to 4 m, wide bushes grow. Lilac is light-loving and tolerates drought well. A frost-resistant variety in temperate climates. Prefers fertile soils and good drainage.
Morning of Moscow
The bushes are tall but compact. The plant forms dense terry buds. In the corolla, the petals form 4 rows and have different shapes. The color is lilac-pink with mother-of-pearl. Half-opened buds look like a ball. The color does not change in the sun. Has large green leaves. The variety has a strong aroma. Flowering in late spring is moderate.
Aphrodite
The Aphrodite variety produces cone-shaped inflorescences. The buds are round, dark pink in color with a fawn tint. The corollas are large and asymmetrical. The central soft pink petals do not cover the middle. The inner part of the petals is lighter. Flowering dates are late. The shrub is light-loving, tolerates partial shading, and does not like heavily moist areas. Prefers fertile, drained soils.
Varieties of purple terry lilac
These varieties include shrubs with bluish tones. The color always contains violet, magenta, lilac, and lavender shades. The best are considered to be those bred by the breeder Lemoine.
Emile Lemoine
French variety. The inflorescences are quite dense, formed by two, sometimes three pairs of pyramidal panicles. They have an irregular shape and have an aroma. The buds are colored reddish-purple and fade in bright sun. They consist of 3 rows of oval, pointed, slightly spaced petals. Flowering is abundant, the period is early. The bush grows straight and tall.
Taras Bulba
Bush variety Taras Bulba up to 2 m high, spreading. In inflorescences, panicles have the shape of sharp pyramids. Forms large buds, they are colored dark purple. The flower is up to 2.5 cm, consists of 3 or more corollas. They do not fit tightly to each other. The color thickens as you move towards the center. The dark purple flowers are fragrant. Flowering is abundant and long lasting. Flowering dates are late.
Memory of Kirov
The buds are large, dark purple in color with a chestnut tint. When in bloom, 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 spreading bushes. Late flowering shrub with a long flowering period. Spreading bushes of medium height grow.
Memory of Vekhov
Forms compact bushes that are small in height. Forms dense, pyramidal inflorescences. The flowering period is long, it is abundant, in medium terms. The color of densely double flowers is violet and stable. They grow large - up to 3 cm. They are formed by 3-4 corollas and have an aroma. The leaves are dark green in color and ovoid in shape. Requires annual pruning in spring.
Evening Moscow
The size of the Vechernyaya Moscow bush is average. One pair of panicles forms a large inflorescence in the shape of a wide pyramid. The apex of the inflorescence is drooping. It contains greenish-purple buds. Flowers - up to 2.5 cm, lilac in color, double. From the sun the color becomes bluish-purple. During flowering they have an aroma. They 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. The brushes are formed by one pair of panicles. They are loose and have branches at the bottom. The buds are colored purple-pink. As they bloom, they change color from pale pink to lilac-white. The flowers are large, double, fragrant. Contains 2-3 closely spaced corollas. The petals are elongated and pointed, curved inward. Flowering is moderate, the period is average.
Marshal Konev
Shrub of medium height.The inflorescences are dense, large with greenish-pink buds, and have an ovoid shape. When in full bloom, they reach 3 cm. The corolla is double, pink-purple with a bluish tint. It fades a little in the sun. The inflorescences have a pronounced aroma. Refers to the late flowering group. The period is long, flowering is abundant. The shrub is distinguished by average winter hardiness and drought resistance. The buds are not affected by late frosts.
Conclusion
The varieties of terry lilac from the photo presented above are only a small part of the entire existing diversity. Shrubs planted on the site will delight you with their exquisite beauty and delicate aroma for a long time. Whatever variety is chosen, a fragrant garden will be guaranteed.
