Syringa Collection

Crocus sativus, saffron
Plate 25 from Le Regne Vegetal. Vol 10 Flore Medicale Atlas 3 (1870). Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Vanda caerulea, Himalayan orchid
Illustration from the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London. This plant was thought to be extinct in 1996

Syringa tomentella. Dried specimen taken from the museum herbarium. Collected near Newbury, Berks 1952

Devil's trumpet, Datura stramonium 1,2, and lilac, Syringa vulgaris 3,4
FLO4563253 Devil's trumpet, Datura stramonium 1,2, and lilac, Syringa vulgaris 3,4. (Stramonia, Syringa.) Handcoloured copperplate engraving after Mario Cammerari from Professor Filippo

Lilacs in fields, Lisse, Netherlands

Syringa
LLM457366 Syringa by Hulme, Frederick Edward (1841-1909); Private Collection; (add.info.: Syringa. Illustration for Familar Garden Flowers (Cassell, c 1890).); © Look and Learn

Mexican syringa or mock orange, Philadelphus mexicanus. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by G. Barclay after Miss Sarah Drake from John Lindley and Robert Sweets Ornamental Flower Garden

Scotch Lilac, published 1793 (coloured engraving)
STC172334 Scotch Lilac, published 1793 (coloured engraving) by Edwards, John (fl.1763-1812); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Lilac, Syringa vulgaris, and calligraphic poem. Chromolithograph by Louis Prang from Alice Ward Baileys Flower Fancies, Boston, 1889

Lilac, Syringa vulgaris
Le Lilas. Lilac, Syringa vulgaris. Handcoloured etching from Pierre Joseph Buchoz Collection precieuse et enluminee des fleurs les plus belles et les plus curieuses

Mexican mock orange, Philadelphus mexicanus
Mexican mock orange or Mexican syringa, Philadelphus mexicanus. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Barclay after an illustration by Miss Sarah Drake from Edwards Botanical Register

Lady Josikas lilac, Syringa josikaea. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a botanical illustration by Mills from Benjamin Maund and the Rev. John Stevens Henslows The Botanist, London, 1836

Devils trumpet, Datura stramonium 1, 2, and lilac, Syringa vulgaris 3, 4. (Stramonia, Syringa.) Handcoloured copperplate engraving after Mario Cammerari from Professor Filippo Arenas La natura e

Lilac (Syringa sp. ), X-ray
Lilac (Syringa sp.), X-ray

Lilac flower (Syringa sp. ), X-ray
Lilac flower (Syringa sp.), X-ray

Lavandula pinnata, lavender
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London

Lavandula angustifolia, common lavender
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London

Syringa vulgaris, common lilac
Drawing by Richard Lancake. Image used in The Chelsea Gardener Philip Miller (1990) by Hazel Le Rougetel, plate 2

Syringa villosa, pale lilac flower from northern China.. Hand-coloured botanical illustration drawn by Matilda Smith and lithographed by E

White syringa flowers along the South Fork of the Salmon River near Yellow Pine, Idaho

Common Lilac, Syringa vulgaris, flowering tree in spring

Picture No. 10896575
Common Lilac - Mauve - inflorescence (Syringa vulgaris) Date:

Malus sp. and Syringa sp C016 / 7717
Apple (Malus sp.) and Lilac (Syringa sp.) flowering in spring

Denrobium crumenatum, orchid
Watercolour on vellum by Sydney Parkinson (1745-1771). Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Salvia barrelieri, meadow clary
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London

Lavandula abrotanoides, lavender
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London

Ipomoea diversifolia, morning-glory
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London. Annotated in manuscript Pharbitis diversifolia

Campanula sp. bellflower
An illustration of Campanula, artist unknown. Original artwork from the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Petunia hybrida, petunia
Close-up of a cultivated petunia flower

Syringa pubescens turez. Dried specimen taken from the museum herbarium

Syringa vulgaris, lilac. Dried specimen taken from the museum herbarium

Iris cf. germanica, bearded iris
Illustration from Flora Exotica (1720) by Johann Gottfried Simula. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Folio 57 from A Collection of Flowers by John Edwards
Folio 57 from A Collection of Flowers (1795) by John Edwards. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Ceanothus sp. Californian lilac
Drawing 49/1 made in 1904 by Arthur Harry Church (1865-1937). Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Syringa sp. Scotch lilac
Folio 75 from A Collection of Flowers (1795) by John Edwards. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Syringa persica, Persian lilac
Folio 53 from A Collection of Flowers (1795) by John Edwards. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Iris maxima, iris
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London

Casuarius casuarius, southern cassowary
A mounted specimen of the southern cassowary (Casuarius casuarius) on display in the Natural History Museum at Tring. Photographed by Harry Taylor

White syringa flowers growing along the East Fork of the South Fork of the Salmon River near Yellow Pine, Idaho

Lilac Flowers
Common lilac (Syringa Vulgaris) flowers. Date: 1930s

White Lilac
Wjite lilac (Syringa Vulgaris) flowers in May and is considered to be one of the most fragrant of all lilacs. Date: 1930s

Grandville Lilac 1847
LILAS lilac (syringa vulgaris) Date: 1847

Plants / Syringa Vulgaris
COMMON LILAC

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Syringa, commonly known as lilac, is a beautiful flowering plant that belongs to the olive family. With its delicate and fragrant blossoms, it has captured the hearts of many garden enthusiasts around the world. One of the fascinating aspects is its association with other plants and flowers. For instance, did you know that crocus sativus, also known as saffron, can be found growing alongside lilacs? This unexpected pairing creates a stunning visual contrast in any garden or field. In Plate 76 of botanical illustrations, we can admire the vibrant colors and intricate details of syringa's blooms. The artist skillfully captures every petal and leaf to showcase nature's artistry at its finest. Another intriguing connection lies between syringa and Vanda caerulea - a mesmerizing Himalayan orchid. These two species complement each other beautifully when planted together, creating an enchanting display of contrasting shapes and hues. Syringa tomentella is another variation within this genus that deserves attention. Its unique characteristics set it apart from other lilacs, making it a captivating addition to any floral arrangement or landscape design. For those seeking breathtaking views filled with lilacs in full bloom, Lisse in the Netherlands should be on their travel bucket list. Fields adorned with these fragrant flowers create an awe-inspiring spectacle that captivates visitors from all over the globe. While Syringa vulgaris represents the classic image we have come to associate with lilacs – clusters of purple or white blossoms – there are also lesser-known varieties worth exploring. Take Mexican syringa or mock orange (Philadelphus mexicanus), for example; its elegant appearance adds a touch of exotic beauty wherever it grows. Looking back through history reveals our long-standing fascination with lilacs. A colored engraving published in 1793 showcases Scotch Lilac in all its glory, reminding us of the enduring appeal this flower has held for centuries.