Syringa Vulgaris 'Charles Joly' (Common Lilac)

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Position: full sun
Soil: fertile, humus-rich, well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil
Rate of Growth: average
Flowering period: May and June
Flowers: dark purple
Other features: heart shaped, dark green leaves
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.

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