Growing & Maintenance:

In spring, apply balanced fertilizer according to package directions. Check soil weekly for moisture. Water thoroughly when dry. Adequate water until ground freezes is necessary to sustain plant during winter. Do not prune in fall or winter or you will be removing spring flowers. No winter protection is necessary.

Charles Joly French Lilac

Syringa x 'Charles Joly'

Plant Type: Flowering Shrubs
Panicles of purple buds open to double magenta blooms in late spring, attracting butterflies. Green foliage in summer.

Height: 10-12 ft
Spread: 8-10 ft
Spacing: 8-10 ft
Hardiness Zone: 3-7
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Characteristics & Attributes for Syringa x 'Charles Joly'

Sunlight Requirements

Full Sun (6 or more hours direct sunlight)

Invites Nature

Attracts Butterflies

Season of Interest (Flowering)

Spring

Season of Interest (Foliage)

Summer

Features

Fragrant
Cut Flower/Foliage

Habit

Upright

Foliage Color

Green

Landscape Function

Hedge
Border or Bed

Soil Preferences

Moist, Well-Drained