{"product_id":"syringa-vul-charles-joly-french-lilac","title":"Lilac - Charles Joly, French - 2 Gallon","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDESCRIPTION:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eConsidered among the very best, this spring blooming lilac features an upright spreading growth habit with attractive heart-shaped, shiny, bluish-green leaves. French grafted lilac with fragrant, double, magenta flowers in mid-spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBOTANICAL NAME:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e Syringa vulgaris 'Charles Joly'\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAVERAGE MATURE HEIGHT:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 3 Meters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAVERAGE MATURE SPREAD:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2.5 Meters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSUN EXPOSURE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Full sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFLOWER COLOUR:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Magenta\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFLOWERING TIME:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mid spring\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFOLIAGE COLOUR:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bluish-green\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOLD HARDINESS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Zone 3 \u003cem\u003e( Should survive up to -39.9° Celsius )\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWATER NEEDS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Average\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOTHER FEATURES:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Attracts Birds \u0026amp; Butterflies, Cut Flower, Deer Resistant, Fragrant, Rabbit Resistant, Bee Friendly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"NetPS-PlantDescHeader\" id=\"NetPS-PlantOFHeader\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrnamental Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"NetPS-PlantOFPara1\"\u003eCharles Joly Lilac features showy panicles of fragrant fuchsia flowers rising above the foliage in mid spring, which emerge from distinctive deep purple flower buds. The flowers are excellent for cutting. It has bluish-green foliage throughout the season. The heart-shaped leaves do not develop any appreciable fall colour. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"NetPS-PlantDescHeader\" id=\"NetPS-PlantLAHeader\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape Attributes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"NetPS-PlantLAPara1\"\u003eCharles Joly Lilac is a multi-stemmed deciduous shrub with an upright spreading habit of growth. Its relatively coarse texture can be used to stand it apart from other landscape plants with finer foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"NetPS-PlantLAPara2\"\u003eThis is a high maintenance shrub that will require regular care and upkeep, and should only be pruned after flowering to avoid removing any of the current season's flowers. It is a good choice for attracting butterflies to your yard, but is not particularly attractive to deer who tend to leave it alone in favour of tastier treats. Gardeners should be aware of the following characteristic(s) that may warrant special consideration:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul id=\"NetPS-LAPara2-nc\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuckering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInvasive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInsects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"NetPS-PlantLAPara3\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharles Joly Lilac is recommended for the following landscape applications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul id=\"NetPS-LAPara3-ap\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMass Planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHedges\/Screening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeneral Garden Use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"NetPS-PlantDescHeader\" id=\"NetPS-PlantPGHeader\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Growing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"NetPS-PlantPGPara1\"\u003eCharles Joly Lilac will grow to be about 10 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 8 feet. It tends to be a little leggy, with a typical clearance of 2 feet from the ground, and is suitable for planting under power lines. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 30 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"NetPS-PlantPGPara2\"\u003eThis shrub should only be grown in full sunlight. It is very adaptable to both dry and moist locations, and should do just fine under average home landscape conditions. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BN 10","offers":[{"title":"2 Gallon Pot","offer_id":670983945,"sku":"4-C","price":43.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0205\/4654\/products\/Syringa_-_Charles_Joly.jpg?v=1587597341","url":"https:\/\/www.calgaryplants.com\/products\/syringa-vul-charles-joly-french-lilac","provider":"Calgary Plants","version":"1.0","type":"link"}