Charles Joly French Lilac – Syringa vulgaris ‘Charles Joly’ Live Plant | 3 Ft Tall Potted | Double Dark Red Lilac | Fragrant Spring Flowering Shrub

Add bold color and classic fragrance to your garden with the Charles Joly French Lilac, a stunning heirloom variety known for its rich, dark purplish-red double blooms and strong, sweet scent. This potted plant stands approximately 3 feet tall and is ready to establish in your landscape.

Blooming in spring, this lilac produces dense clusters of velvety flowers that deepen in color as the plant matures, reaching full flowering potential within 2–3 years. Its dramatic color and fragrance make it a standout choice for garden borders, focal plantings, and cottage-style landscapes.

Highly cold-hardy and reliable, Charles Joly performs best in climates with cold winters, rewarding growers with abundant blooms year after year.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Charles Joly lilac plant (potted)
✔️ Height: approximately 3 feet
✔️ Double dark red/purple blooms
✔️ Fragrant French lilac variety
✔️ Ships in 36" tall protective box

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Charles Joly Lilac
Botanical Name: Syringa vulgaris ‘Charles Joly’
Plant Type: Deciduous flowering shrub
Growth Stage: Established potted plant
Sun Requirements: Full sun (light shade in hottest areas)
Soil: Well-draining, slightly alkaline soil preferred
Watering: Moderate; average water needs
Mature Height: 10–15 feet
Growth Rate: Moderate
USDA Zones: 3–8
Container Friendly: Possible when young; best planted in ground long-term

💡 Care Tip: For best blooms, plant in full sun and allow exposure to cold winters. Prune right after flowering to shape the plant and promote next season’s buds.