Light Needs
Mature Height
Mature Spread
Growing Zones
With its scented purple-red blooms, the Charles Joly Lilac is a joy to behold. Also known as Syringa vulgaris 'Charles Joly', this lilac can grow from 8 to 15 feet tall. Loved by pollinators and hummingbirds, its double flowers are also ideal for cutting and bringing into the home. It was awarded the prestigious ‘Award of Garden Merit’ by the Royal Horticultural Society.
Being deer-resistant makes this lilac shrub ideal for a rural spot. It forms an upright habit of attractive heart-shaped foliage that is ideal as a backdrop for other plants. This shrub is cold hardy and suitable for growing in USDA zones 3 to 8. Impressive enough to grow as a specimen, you can also add Charles Joly Lilac to a mixed border or use it to form an informal and fragrant hedge.
Charles Joly Lilac Care
This lilac can cope with some partial shade. However, for the best blooms, it should be grown in full sun. It prefers a fertile and well-drained soil that is either neutral or alkaline. To keep the soil moist, regular irrigation is required. To help prevent disease, avoid getting the foliage wet and ensure good air circulation. An organic mulch and balanced fertilizer will help support a dazzling display of blooms come late spring.
To avoid losing the following year's blooms, Charles Joly Lilac should be deadheaded and pruned immediately after flowering. Removing up to one-third of the oldest stems back to the ground will help encourage new growth and promote good ventilation.
Charles Joly Lilac Spacing
When mature, the Charles Joly Lilac can reach a height and spread of 8 to 15 feet tall by 8 to 12 feet. When growing as a group or in a row, you can plant this lilac at a spacing of around 10 to 12 feet apart.
Charles Joly Lilac Plant Facts
Growing Conditions
- Hardiness ZonesGrowing Zones
- USDA Zones 3 to 8 (perennial); grown as an annual elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown indoors elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown in containers elsewhere (grown as a seasonal crop)
- Sun Exposure
- Full Sun (6+ Hours Direct Sun)
- Mature Height
- 8-15 Feet
- Mature Spread
- 8-10+ Feet
- Growth Habit
- , Upright
- Water Needs
- Average
Flowers & Foliage
- Flower Colors
- , Purple
- Flower Description
- Purple
- Bloom Time
- Mid to Late Spring
- Blooms On
-
Old Wood
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"Blooms on" tells you which stems produce flowers, which decides when it's safe to prune.
- New Wood: Flowers form on stems that grow this season. Prune in late winter or early spring without losing blooms.
- Old Wood: Flower buds form on last year's stems. Prune right after flowering. Pruning in fall or early spring removes next year's blooms.
- Both New and Old Wood: Blooms on last year's stems and again on new growth, so it flowers even after a hard winter or a mistimed pruning. Prune lightly after the first flush of blooms.
- When to Prune
- Right after flowering
- Foliage Color
- , Green
- Foliage Description
- Green
- Foliage Type
- , Deciduous
- Seasonal Interest
- , Spring Flowering
Garden Benefits
Plant Overview
- Common Name
- Charles Joly Lilac
- Also Known As
- Charles Joly Lilac
- Botanical Name
- Syringa vulgaris 'Charles Joly'
- Plant Type
- Shrub
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Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
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#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
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#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
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#5 Container
5 Gallon
Plant Age:
~3-4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"
Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W
Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons
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