Syringa vulgaris Charles Joly

Charles Joly Lilac

Charles Joly Lilac produces closely packed clusters of double flowers in deep reddish purple. Their fragrance adds to the late-spring display.

The deciduous shrub has an upright outline and dark, heart-shaped leaves. It suits a flowering boundary or the back of a mixed border.

Grow in sun with fertile, well-drained soil that is neutral to alkaline. Leave adequate space for the branching structure.

Size (approximate)
• Height: 8–13 ft
• Width: 8–13 ft

Hardiness
• RHS H6 (UK hardiness rating)

Best Uses
• Border
• Specimen
• Hedge
• Privacy Screen

Plant type

Deciduous Shrub, Flowering Shrub

Height

8-13 ft

Width

8-13 ft

Hardiness zones

3–7

Sunlight

Full Sun

Bloom time

Spring

Flower color

Purple, Red

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Green

Attracts

Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Soil

Alkaline, Clay, Loamy, Moist well-drained, Sandy

Landscape use

Border, Hedge, Privacy Screen, Specimen

Shape

Dense

Fruit

No

Fragrant

Yes

Deer resistant

Yes

Salt tolerant

No

Drought tolerant

No