Syringa vulgaris ‘Taras Bul’ba’, named after a Russian novel. Originally from the Ukraine, this lovely plant has an unusual bloom which starts as a deep reddish lavender bud that blossoms into pale, triple florets. Shot in May, 2015.
Close-up of blossoms from a rare lilac.
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a chat over the garden fence
There's always room for one more plant.
a little garden near Gawler
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Ministry of the fence 
