Syringa Vulgaris Charles Joly | 12L Pot

A spreading, medium-sized deciduous lilac shrub with fragrant wine-red flowers. Position: full sun Soil: fertile, humus-rich, well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil Rate of growth:Flowering period: May to June Hardiness:fully hardy In late spring and early summer, this award-winning lilac produces slender trusses up to a foot long, of well scented, wine-red flowers. A long-standing favourite, this shrub is considered one of the best, and it reliably puts on a great show. Even after the flowers have faded, the heart-shaped foliage looks pretty throughout the summer. Garden care: In mid-summer remove the faded flower heads carefully using secateurs to avoid damaging the young shoots. Apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted garden compost or manure around the base of the plant in early spring.