Charles Joly lilac - Syringa vulgaris Charles Joly
  • Charles Joly lilac - Syringa vulgaris Charles Joly

Charles Joly lilac - Syringa vulgaris Charles Joly

Syringa vulgaris Charles Joly

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The 'Charles Joly' lilac (Syringa vulgaris 'Charles Joly') is a collector's shrub, renowned for its vigor, abundant flowering, and magnificent clusters of deep purple-violet double blooms.

Description

Height at maturity 3 - 5M
Spread at maturity 3,5M
Exposure sun
Flowering period May-June then September
Hardiness -25°C
Origin Europe (south-east)

Charles Joly Lilac - Syringa vulgaris 'Charles Joly'

(deciduous ornamental shrub with double, fragrant spring bloom)

Origins and characteristics

Bred in France in the 19th century by Victor Lemoine, a renowned lilac hybridizer, Syringa vulgaris 'Charles Joly' belongs to the Oleaceae family.

Its noble appearance and spectacular flowering have made this cultivar one of the most prized double lilacs among lovers of romantic gardens.

Description and features

  • Mature height: 3 to 5 metres
  • Width: 2 to 3 metres
  • Habit: Upright, bushy, slightly spreading
  • Foliage: Deciduous, large heart-shaped leaves, matte green
  • Flowering: May - June, then again in September
  • Flowers: Double, purple-violet to almost red, very dense, in long pyramidal clusters (15 to 20 cm)
  • Fragrance: Strong and captivating, ideal for bouquets
  • Hardiness: Excellent (down to -25 °C)

Exposure and soil

  • Exposure: Full sun preferred; tolerates partial shade
  • Soil: Light to medium, fresh but well-drained; tolerates slightly calcareous soils
  • Tolerances: Very resistant to cold and harsh winters

Planting

  • Best time: Autumn or early spring
  • Spacing: 2.5 to 3 metres to allow proper development
  • Preparation: Amend soil with compost or a mix of potting soil and garden soil

Watering

  • After planting: Regular watering during the first two years
  • Later: Low maintenance; water during prolonged drought

Pruning

  • When to prune?: Immediately after flowering
  • How to prune?:
  • Remove faded clusters to prevent plant exhaustion
  • Lightly thin out branches every 3–4 years to improve airflow and encourage new flowering shoots

Propagation

  • By suckers: Common practice for lilacs
  • By cuttings: Possible in summer to preserve the double-flowering characteristics

Garden uses

The 'Charles Joly' lilac is ideal for:

  • Specimen planting to highlight its bloom
  • Informal flowering hedges for natural boundaries
  • Shrub borders combined with hydrangeas, Japanese snowbells or viburnums
  • Spring bouquets to perfume the home with its sumptuous double flowers

Disease resistance

  • Robust plant
  • Occasionally susceptible to powdery mildew in humid summers; prevent with good air circulation

Tips for good growth

  • Plant in a sunny location to maximise flowering
  • Add mature compost at the base in late winter to stimulate blooming
  • Prune regularly but lightly to keep the shrub vigorous and well-shaped
  • Water during prolonged dry periods to avoid water stress

Syringa vulgaris 'Charles Joly', with its vigour, double purple-violet flowers and intoxicating fragrance, is a true star of the spring garden. A perfect choice for those seeking a classic, hardy lilac with particularly spectacular flowering.

Caractéristiques

  • Common name : Lilas Charles Joly
  • Family : Oléaceae
  • Category : shrub
  • Spread : 3,5M
  • Foliage : deciduous
  • Color of flowers : Double, purple
  • Use : isolated, flowered hedge
  • Soil : Rich, humifere, well drained, neutral to alkaline
  • Habit : bushy
  • Earth to use : universal potting soil/garden soil/compost
  • Enemies : Phytopte - aphid - thrips
  • Possible diseases : root rot

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