Charles Joly Lilac

What: Charles Joly Lilac (Syringa vulgaris ‘Charles Joly’) is one of the finest classic French Hybrid Lilacs, producing intensely fragrant double fuchsia-purple flower panicles in mid spring. This upright multi-stemmed shrub grows to 10 feet tall with an 8-foot spread and is exceptionally hardy to Zone 2.

Best use: Ideal for creating privacy screens, hedges, or as a stunning specimen plant in the landscape. Its upright, multi-stemmed habit makes it excellent for defining garden spaces, while the fragrant spring flowers add seasonal interest. This lilac also works well in mixed borders or as part of a butterfly garden.

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