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Also Known As

  • Charles Joly Common Lilac

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 8'-10'
  • W: 6'-8'

planting zones

  • 3a-9b

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Syringa vulgaris 'Charles Joly' plant details

Syringa vulgaris 'Charles Joly' is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In spring and summer purple flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - bright shade and occasional water. Does well in gritty and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Syringa vulgaris 'Charles Joly'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: oleaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 6 FT - 8 FT - wide, 8 FT - 10 FT - tall
Flowers: purple blooms in spring and summer
Uses: cutting garden, fragrant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Syringa vulgaris 'Charles Joly'

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
Watering frequency: occasional
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: gritty and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Deep wine-colored buds open to become pinkish-violet, deliciously fragrant, double flowers! These lovely blooms provide a fabulous color variation for lilac lovers. This is a strong growing upright 8-10' cultivar with deep emerald-green foliage; perfect for a specimen, hedge or in a vase. S/M
Double purple-red blooms with a rich fragrance appear in abundance as most other lilacs are going by. AGM winner.

Gardening facts about Syringa vulgaris 'Charles Joly' plant

How to Grow Syringa vulgaris 'Charles Joly'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - bright shade
  • Water Needs

    • occasional
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • gritty

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • purple
  • Wildlife

    • butterflies
    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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