Common Lilac. A spreading shrub with clusters of fragrant, double, dark purple flowers in late spring and early summer. Max Height 7m. Max Spread 7m. Flowers May to June. Full sun. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Syringa vulgaris ‘Charles Joly’
A spreading shrub with clusters of fragrant, double, dark purple flowers in late spring and early summer.
Additional information
| Generic | Syringa |
|---|---|
| Species | vulgaris |
| Varietry | 'Charles Joly' |
| Common Name | Common Lilac |
| Flower Colour | purple |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 7m |
| Family | Oleaceae |
| Spread | 7m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Rounded to broadly spreading |
| Fragrance | TRUE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | May, June |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Border |
| Toxicity | |
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