Syringa Vulgaris Charles Joly | 3L Pot

Wonderfully scented double flowers. Position: full sun Soil: fertile, humus-rich, well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil Rate of growth: average Flowering period: May to June Hardiness: fully hardy Dense clusters of fragrant, double, dark purple-red flowers in May and June and heart-shaped, dark green leaves. This dramatic, dark purple lilac makes an excellent backdrop for a sunny mixed or shrub border. The plant copes well with alkaline soils, an important factor when planting ground recently cleared of builders’ rubble. 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.