Perfect lilac

Many romantics appreciate lilac flowers for their pleasant fragrance, but not everyone knows that they contain toxic substances. If you sniff them for a long time, they can give you a headache.

When one smells the sweet fragrance of the flowers, it is clear that summer has arrived. But this belief does not always work, as Hungarian lilacs have no scent.

When they bloom magnificently in spring, lilacs lend colour and sophistication to gardens.

The lilac is a wonderful plant that fascinates us with its lush bunches that exude a wonderful fragrance.

Lilacs have been cultivated for over 500 years and during that time they have evolved into many varieties, each with its own shape, scent and colour.

Throughout its cultivation (more than 500 years), more than 2300 different varieties of lilac have been bred. The only rival in the number of varieties is the rose.

Lilacs are named after Siringa, the goddess of joy and tranquillity. One has to assume, quite justifiably.

The goddess Siringa, after whom the plant was named, was responsible for idyll and joy. Arguably, the lilacs themselves do a fine job of these functions.

Every year Boston celebrates what is known as Lilac Sunday. This is the only day of the year when picnics are allowed at the Boston Arboretum, which contained 442 lilac bushes.