Charles Joly French LilacSyringa vulgaris "Charles Joly"

A multistem deciduous shrub with a upright, spreading habit of growth. Double, strongly scented, large, red-purple blooms in late spring. Blooms emerge from distinctive deep pink flower buds. Early bloomer. Features heart-shaped bluish-green foliage throughout the season turning to a yellow colour in fall. Ideal for screening. Allow room for air movement. Tends to sucker. Deer do not particularly care for this plant.

Features:

• Medium size shrub
• Medium growth rate
• Yellow fall colour
• Produces suckers
• General garden use
• Mass planting
• Hedge/screen
• French Hybrid Lilac
• Attracts butterflies
• Attracts hummingbirds
• Cut or dried flowers
• Deer resistant
• Aromatic

Optimal Growing Conditions:

• Plant in a full sun location
• Adaptable to both dry and moist conditions
• Highly tolerant of urban pollution

Tree Maintenance:

• Regular maintenance
• Prune immediately after flowering to avoid removing any of the current seasons flowers