Lilac | Syringa 'Josée'
Perfect for the patio
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Roots' Cotswolds Valley Nursery
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Lilac
Syringa 'Josée'
- Unlike many lilacs, 'Josée' is a relatively compact, diminutive shrub. Growing to just one-and-a-half metres tall and wide, this variety can easily be grown in a large patio pot, as well as in sunny beds and borders.
- One of the best things about lilacs is their fragrance; heady, intoxicating and floral, it's often the case that you can smell a jasmine before you see one! 'Josée' is no exception, radiating a wonderful scent for you to enjoy during periods of flowering.
- See how we said periods just then? That's because, with this lilac, you often get additional flushes of flowers throughout the summer! This repeat flowering is particularly prominent in cooler conditions.
- The flowers are held against a lush backdrop of deciduous green foliage, which does a fantastic job of letting the blooms really sing.
- This lilac is also a good pick if you're looking to bolster your garden's pollinator presence; bees and butterflies are both partial to visiting the plant's nectar-rich flowers.
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, the Lilac can be grown in a pot, provided it has adequate drainage and a container at least 40 cm wide.
How big does it get?
The Lilac typically reaches a mature height of 1.5 to 2.5 metres and a spread of 1.5 to 2.5 metres.
How much sunlight does this need?
The Lilac performs best in full sun to partial shade, adapting well to most typical garden environments.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
The Lilac is versatile and will grow well in most soil types, provided they are relatively well-drained.
How much watering does this plant need?
The Lilac needs deep watering of about 25 to 50 millimetres per week during its establishment phase, after which it becomes more drought-tolerant.
Will this plant need pruning?
The Lilac does not strictly need pruning, but can be lightly trimmed to maintain its shape and remove any dead or damaged wood.
How hardy is this plant?
Syringa 'Josée' is fully hardy with an RHS rating of H6, tolerating temperatures down to -20°C and thriving across the entire UK.
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Tree-growing skills honed right across the globe
Having started out in Australia, studied in Northern Ireland and volunteered at an organic farm in Sweden, it’s fair to say Mike’s done his fair share of travel on his horticultural journey, so far! Having happily laid down roots here at Roots, Mike is the don behind our tree-growing operation, imparting each and every one of his globally-honed skills to benefit your garden. Grown in our purpose-built nursery, in the ideal climatic conditions of the fertile Vale of Evesham, we’re proud to supply only the happiest, healthiest and hardiest trees.
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