Syringa vulgaris Charles Joly

Syringa vulgaris Charles Joly Details

Syringa vulgaris Charles Joly, commonly known as French Lilac, is grown for its showy flowers in late spring. At this time, purple buds open to reveal fragrant and double, magenta-coloured flowers which are great for attracting butterflies. The foliage comprises dark green, heart-shaped leaves and develops yellow tones in autumn before falling. It grows upright with a somewhat loose habit to about 3 m tall and the same wide though can be trimmed as necessary. Best performance with this plant is achieved when grown in full sun on a well-drained, sheltered site. It is tolerant of light shade, short periods of dry, frost, and cool climates. Syringa vulgaris Charles Joly is commonly included in a mixed planting, used as a backdrop for smaller plants, or used as a flowering hedge.