Is Lilac A Good Cut Flower. Lilacs can be grown as a shrub or small tree so work well in many garden situations both in pots and in the ground. Cut long stems for the longest vase-life.
Make sure its clean by running it through a dishwasher cycle or washing it by hand with a. Pick flowers in the cool of the morning or evening. This tradition is particular strong in Norfolk and surrounding areas.
After cutting remove most of the folliage from the stem as keeping too many leaves will pull water from the blooms themselves and lead to quicker wilting.
Place stems in the water. Lilacs open very little after harvest so choose stems that have at least three-quarters of the flowers open. Plus the most suitable gifting occasions and care tips for fresh-cut lilac flowers. 16052009 Old English tradition considers lilac to be an unlucky flower which should not be carried into the house.