Charles Joly Lilac (Syringa vulgaris 'Charles Joly')
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Deciduous Perennial Shrub in the Oleaceae Family | |||||||||||
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Available May 9
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Syringa 'Charles Joly' is a stunning double-flowered lilac cultivar known for its vibrant purple-red blooms. This deciduous, multi-stemmed shrub typically grows 8-12 feet tall and wide, forming an upright, rounded habit. The large flower panicles of 'Charles Joly' are densely packed with ruffled, semi-double florets in a deep, rich shade of purple-red. These intensely colored blooms emerge in late spring, filling the air with the classic sweet, floral fragrance of lilacs. The flowers are excellent for cutting and last well in bouquets. Adaptable to a range of soil types, 'Charles Joly' prefers full sun and well-drained, moist conditions for optimal growth and flowering. It is a reliable, early-blooming lilac that performs best in USDA hardiness zones 4-8. Deadheading spent blooms can encourage additional flower production throughout the season. Periodic pruning to remove older, less productive wood helps maintain the shrub's compact, symmetrical shape and vigor. With its stunning color and intoxicating scent, 'Charles Joly' is a standout selection for traditional and cottage-style gardens. |
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Mature Size | 8 - 12 feet tall. 8 - 12 feet wide. | ||||||||||
Growth Rate | Moderate | ||||||||||
Sun Exposure | Full Sun - Full Sun | ||||||||||
Moisture Tolerance | Medium : Widely Adaptable | ||||||||||
Zones | 4a - 7b (Usually hardy to -30° F) | ||||||||||
Tags | Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Deciduous, Deer Resistant, Formal Garden, Fragrant Flowers, Full Sun, Good for Butterfly Garden, Good for Cottage Garden, Good for Cut Flowers, Good for Hedges, Medium, Medium, Normal Soil, Perennial, Rabbit Resistant, Showy Flowers, Shrub, Tolerant of Clay Soil, Tolerant of Moist Soil, Well-Drained Soil Bareroot Shrubs, Flowering Shrubs, Purple Flowering Shrubs | ||||||||||
Bloom Period | April to May | ||||||||||
Flower Color | Reddish Purple Double | ||||||||||
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We try very hard to source exactly what you’d like, but sometimes growers run out of plants! While this variety is a great deal at the price shown, we know that it has limited availability. If you want the plant even if it might be more expensive, or in a different size or quantity -- after you place your order, just send us a quick note at help@northshoreplantclub.com. Then, we’ll try to get you some version of this from one of our growers. And if we can’t get it from anywhere, of course, we’ll send a refund!
Plants which are well-adapted to our local climate are most often field-grown (outside). Field-grown plants are generally cheaper and have the advantage of already somewhat acclimated to our cold winters, but that means they’re not artificially far along in the spring and tend to bloom at the normal time in our area.
Spring annuals and tender perennials are typically grown in Greenhouses so they can be ready and luxurious exactly when customers want them. Some perennials are also “forced” into early bloom in greenhouses. In May, there can be a very big difference between field-grown and greenhouse-grown plants of the same type. The latter typically look good right away (so they’re a great choice where that’s important), but we typically pay a premium for it.
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