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Charles Joly

Syringa vulgaris
Charles Joly has received the RHS Award of Garden Merit

Charles Joly is a classic lilac, featuring puple / red flowers which contrast attractively with the dusky green leaves.

The flowers also have a strong scent.

Charles Joly lilac for sale

  • 12-year pot-grown tree £65.50
    In a 7L pot
    Medium size (2.5m-3.5m after 10 years)
    Out of stock
    Sorry we have sold out for this season
  • 23-year pot-grown tree £65.50
    In a 12L pot
    Medium size (2.5m-3.5m after 10 years)
    Out of stock
    Sorry we have sold out for this season

Charles Joly characteristics

  • AwardsRHS AGM (current) - 1993
  • Attractive featuresAttractive flowersScented flowers
  • Height after 10 years2.5m-3.5m / 8ft-12ft
  • SunlightPrefers full sun
  • PruningLight prune
  • Flower colourPurple
  • Flower formSingle flower (5-8 petals)
  • Flowering monthMay
  • Annual cycleDeciduous

What will it look like?

Illustrative example of a pot-grown tree of this variety as supplied. Approximate girth: 6/8cm. We try to keep all pot-grown trees down to about 1.5m as supplied, but some may be larger. Trees should reach their mature height after about 10 or more years.

Syringa Charles Joly lilac 12L pot

This variety description was researched and written by Orange Pippin staff. Last checked: 2022.