Syringa vulgaris 'Charles Joly' Lilac bush in small pot

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Syringa vulgaris 'Charles Joly' Tree

Name: Syringa vulgaris 'Charles Joly' Tree
Brand: Ornamental Trees
SKU: SY627.2
Price: 45.0 GBP
Availability: OutOfStock

Purple Flowering Lilac Trees

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From £65 ~~£65~~

Awards RHS Award of Garden Merit

Final size 3.5 x 3.5 metres in 20 years

Foliage Heart-shaped green leaves (deciduous)

Flowers Fragrant purple flowers in May-June

Soil Moist but well-draining

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Description

Panicles of purple flowers packed closely together release a wonderfully strong yet sweet fragrance from Syringa vulgaris 'Charles Joly' around late spring to early summer. The purple flowers stand out well against the backdrop of pretty, heart-shaped, mid-green foliage in spring and summer.

A popular Purple Lilac tree, Syringa Charles Joly actually grows into more of a large bush up to 3.5 x 3.5 metres in 20 years. It requires a well-drained soil in a sunny spot, but is accepting of most soil types and alkaline soils.

Syringa vulgaris 'Charles Joly' is a wonderful choice of Lilac tree for a sensory or nature garden. It entices lots of wildlife such as bees, butterflies and other pollinating insects. Lilac Charles Joly holds the RHS Award of Garden Merit.

AKA Lilac Charles Joly, Purple Lilac tree, Common Lilac

Planting Steps

1Preparation

Pot-grown plants can be planted at any time of year, whereas bare roots need to be planted between November and March.
Clear weeds and grass within a metre of the planting hole.
Dig a hole as deep as the root mass and twice as wide.
To help your plant establish more effectively, sprinkle Rootgrow in the hole.

2Planting

Gently loosen the roots and place into the planting hole.
Ensure the top of the plant's compost is flush with the level of the surrounding soil and the graft union or collar of the tree is above ground level.
Mix 50% of the original soil with 50% compost.
Fill in the hole, firming the soil gently.

3Last Steps

Water generously around the base of the plant.
If you are planting either a single stem tree or mature standard tree, we recommend adding a staking kit and rabbit guard.

Aftercare Advice

Trees and shrubs require a good watering regime for a couple of years whilst they establish. Water well and regularly through spring and summer, increasing in hot or dry weather. If planting in autumn, you may only need to water a little. It is advisable to keep the area free of competing weeds and grass during this period.

For more detailed advice and video guides, please visit our Help & Advice section.

MAINLAND UK — excluding remote locations
Small trees & shrubs*: £12 for 1 or more
Larger shrubs & mature Japanese Maples: £35 for 1 or more
Mature, Pleached, Hedging & Specialist Trees: £65 for 1 or more

REMOTE UK LOCATIONS — including Scottish Highlands & Islands
Small trees & shrubs*: £35 for 1 or more
Larger shrubs & mature Japanese Maples: £65 for 1 or more
Mature, Pleached, Hedging & Specialist Trees: £120 for 1 or more

*Small trees & shrubs are typically supplied in pots up to 15 litres.
Additional remote-location surcharges may apply.
Unfortunately, we are not able to make delivery of live plants to Northern Ireland or any countries outside of the UK.

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