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SYRINGA vulgaris 'Charles Joly'
Commonly known as Lilac
Double red-purple
Plant Details
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Good to knowWill tolerate hard renovation pruning.
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Pests & DiseasesLeaf miners, thrips, willow scale, lilac blight, honey fungus.
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Place of originEastern Europe.
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DeciduousHeart-shaped to oval leaves to 10cm (4in) long
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RedRed-purple
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DoubleMulti rows of petals, no stamen showing
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Panicles
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Fully hardy
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Entire
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Ovate
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Height5m (16ft)
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Spread5m (16ft)
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Tall ShrubSpreading shrub or small tree, upright when young. Produces flowers in dense, conical panicles 10-20cm (4-8in) long
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Hardy - very cold winterHardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
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Scented flowersVery fragrant.
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Bee friendly
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Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size5m (16ft)
5m (16ft)
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Garden Location/Conditions
BorderSuitable for a shrub borderCoastal / windsweptSlightly back from the sea with more shelterCottage gardenTown garden
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Pruning group
Pruning group 1Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.
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Soil Conditions
Fertile well drained soilHumus-rich.Neutral to alkaline soil
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Sun Requirements
Full sun
Syringa - Growing Guide