Imagine a beautiful row of blooming purple lilacs and the heavenly smell of sweet floral on my small farm in Todd Creek Farms, Brighton Colorado! Enchanted Setting: Lose yourselves in a dreamy landscape adorned with vibrant lilac blooms in shades of purple and lavender. The soft sunlight filtering through the foliage creates a magical ambiance, perfect for creating heartwarming memories.
Treasured Keepsakes: At the end of the session, you’ll receive a collection of stunning photographs that you’ll cherish for a lifetime. These precious mementos will serve as a beautiful reminder of the love, joy, and connection that defines your journey as a mother.
I gift my clients with special homemade bath salts with lilac so Mom can feel pampered and extra special for Mother’s Day
When is Lilac Blooming Season in Colorado?
Lilacs bloom for 2.5 weeks typically then end of April to the first 2 weeks in May. They first bloom in dark purple and later fade to light purple hue.
Best Lilacs for Colorado:
Lilacs come in a wide variety for hardy Colorado favorites are Yankee Doodle Lilac, Declaration Lilac, Pocahontas Lilac, Monge Lilac, Saugeana Chinese Lilac, Beauty of Moscow Lilac, Donald Wyman Lilac, Mount Baker Lilac, President Grevy Lilac, Sensation Lilac, Miss Kim Lilac, Virtual Violet Lilac, Old Fashion White Lilac. Lilacs are beloved flowering shrubs known for their fragrant blossoms and lush foliage.
Lilac Fragrance
One of the most enchanting features of lilacs is their intoxicating fragrance. The scent is often described as sweet and floral, with hints of honey and spice. It’s no wonder that lilac is a popular choice for perfumes and candles.
Growing Conditions
Lilacs are relatively easy to grow and care for. They prefer well-drained soil and full sun, although they can tolerate partial shade. Lilacs are also quite cold hardy and can withstand freezing temperatures. Proper pruning can help maintain their shape and encourage abundant flowering.
Different Uses of Lilacs
- Culinary Uses: Did you know lilacs are edible? Lilacs can be used to add flavor and aroma to certain dishes. They look gorgeous and dainty sprinkled on sugar cookies, cakes, pastries and scones. They can also be infused into syrups, jellies, and even ice creams to impart a delicate floral flavor. My personal favorite is adding a few lilacs flower petals to my coffee and tea special splash of fancy purple elegance.
- Aromatherapy and Herbal Medicine: In aromatherapy, lilac essential oil is used for its calming and mood-enhancing properties. The scent of lilacs is believed to reduce stress and anxiety, promoting relaxation and a sense of well-being.
- Lilac Beautiful Unique Photos Since purple is the rarest color in nature it has a unique magical quality that makes images pop with vibrant purple! This looks stunning for senior portraits, children fairy pictures and Mother’s day portraits with your children!
