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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

    Sorry we have not produced any trees of this variety 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