Announcing the changing of the seasons and the coming of summer Lilacs are ubiquitous both
within gardens and as a wild flower. Their scented flowers are well-known to many with whorls
of fragrant blossom sitting perfectly at nose- height. Symbolising first love their fleeting
bouquet can provoke a sense of nostalgia. Naomi Slade explores a wide range of different Lilacs
drawing our attention to the varying shades of pink lavender mauve burgundy and of course
lilac and also to white blue and yellow varieties.
