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Syringa vulgaris Charles Joly

Common name: Common Lilac

Enjoy the deep purple blooms of this majestic French lilac, perfect for adding a touch of elegance to your garden.

-15 to -20°C
Good Cut Flowers
Scented
Good for Pollinators

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9cm Pots
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3 for £18.00
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Syringa vul. Charles Joly has won a prestigious Award of Garden Merit by the RHS for its charming beauty, incredible scent, and fabulous performance in the garden.Panicles of rich-magenta double flowers bloom in late spring and smell just heavenly. You will not be able to resist leaning in closer to inhale more of the intoxicating perfume. A few stems of this fabulous Lilac can be cut for the home once your tree has reached a good size and is flowering well.This large shrub will reach an eventual height of almost 4m and a spread of 3m wide so allow plenty of space for your Lilac to mature.Plant Syringa vul. Charles Joly in fertile well-drained soil in full sun or light shade. Thrives best in soil which is alkaline.This wonderful large shrub is cloaked in heart-shaped lush green foliage making it great for use as a screening plant.
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Key Information
Latin Name Syringa vulgaris Charles Joly 9cm pot
Common Name Common Lilac
Hardiness H6 (-15 to -20°C)
Colour Red
Type Shrub
Format 9cm Pots
Position Full-Sun
Height in Maturity (m) 4.00
Spread in Maturity (m) 4.00
AGM Yes
Soil Conditions Chalk Clay Loam Sand
Aspect East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
Scented Yes
Good for pots Yes
Good for wildlife Yes
Good for pollinators Yes
Good for cutting Yes

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