Lilac Charles Joly (Syringa vulgaris 'Charles Joly') has attractive fragrant large double flowers in tight clusters. The beautiful flowers are a striking deep reddy purple colour. The long-lived deciduous shrub has heart-shaped green leaves with some autumn colour. From France 1896.
- Uses: ornamental shrub, hedge, cut flower, suitable hotter locations.
- Size: 2 metres high x 2 metres wide depending on conditions.
- Flowering: early flowering, spring.
- Features: clusters of fragrant striking deep reddy purple flowers, some autumn foliage.
