{"product_id":"charles-joly-lilac","title":"Charles Joly Lilac","description":"\u003ch1\u003eFragrant Deep-Magenta Double Blooms on a Classic French Lilac\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCharles Joly Lilac (\u003cem\u003eSyringa vulgaris\u003c\/em\u003e 'Charles Joly') is a treasured heirloom French lilac famous for its luxurious, double, deep magenta-purple flowers and powerful fragrance. The richly colored trusses are stunning in the garden and the vase. A tall, vigorous, deer-resistant shrub, it makes a magnificent fragrant specimen or screen for gardens in Edina, Woodbury, and Maple Grove.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCharles Joly Lilac Plant Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"mce-item-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSyringa vulgaris 'Charles Joly'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8–10 ft. tall, 6–8 ft. wide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–7 (Twin Cities is zone 4b–5a — fully hardy)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun (6+ hours for best bloom)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMid to late spring\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Color\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeep magenta-purple, double, intensely fragrant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWell-drained; tolerates clay; prefers neutral to slightly alkaline soil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinter Hardiness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReliable to -40°F — lilacs love Minnesota winters\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRarely browsed by deer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLandscape Uses in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFragrant specimens and screens:\u003c\/strong\u003e Its rich double blooms make a striking spring specimen or fragrant screen. Space 6–8 feet apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePollinator and cut-flower gardens:\u003c\/strong\u003e Butterflies love the blooms, which are luxurious in a vase. Pair with peonies, catmint, and salvia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest Time to Plant in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in spring (late April–May) or early fall (late August–mid September) in full sun with good drainage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Plant Charles Joly Lilac\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDig a hole twice the root ball width at the same depth, mixing in compost. Set the crown level, backfill, water well, and mulch 2–3 inches deep, keeping mulch off the stems. Space 6–8 feet apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWatering Charles Joly Lilac\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst year:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply every 2–3 days at first, then weekly. Stop 2–3 weeks before the ground freezes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAfter year one:\u003c\/strong\u003e Quite drought-tolerant — water during extended dry spells. Avoid soggy soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Are the flowers really double?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — each floret is doubled, giving the deep magenta trusses extra fullness and a luxurious look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Will it survive a Minnesota winter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbsolutely — a tough, long-lived heirloom lilac.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How do I keep it blooming?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFull sun and pruning right after flowering (it blooms on old wood). Avoid late-summer pruning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is it deer-resistant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — deer rarely browse lilacs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYou May Also Like\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMonge Lilac (Syringa vulgaris):\u003c\/strong\u003e A deep reddish-purple single French lilac.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeauty of Moscow Lilac (Syringa vulgaris):\u003c\/strong\u003e A double white-blush heirloom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeony (Paeonia):\u003c\/strong\u003e A fragrant spring companion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- tt-enriched --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Many Charles Joly Lilacs Do I Need?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a fragrant privacy screen or property-line hedge, space Charles Joly 6–8 feet apart — its 6–8 foot mature width closes the gaps into a solid wall of bloom:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRun Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlants Needed (6–8 ft spacing)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4–5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5–6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a specimen, give a single plant an 8-foot circle of open space near a patio, walkway, or window where the fragrance can be enjoyed up close.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCharles Joly Lilac Season-by-Season in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpring:\u003c\/strong\u003e The headline act — dense trusses of double, deep magenta-purple flowers in mid to late May, with a fragrance that carries across the yard; prime cut-flower season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSummer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clean, heart-shaped green foliage on a tall, vigorous frame; prune right after bloom if shaping is needed, since next year's buds set on old wood.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFall:\u003c\/strong\u003e Foliage holds green late, then drops without much color change — lilacs put their energy into next spring's flower buds instead.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sturdy upright stems shrug off –40°F with zero protection — this heirloom has been surviving Minnesota winters for over a century.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ Pollinator-Friendly   ✔ Deer-Resistant   ✔ Drought-Tolerant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant It With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/monge-lilac\"\u003eMonge Lilac\u003c\/a\u003e — a deep reddish-purple single French lilac that blooms in the same window for a two-tone purple screen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/beauty-of-moscow-lilac\"\u003eBeauty of Moscow Lilac\u003c\/a\u003e — pink buds opening to double white blooms; the classic light-and-dark heirloom pairing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/miss-kim-lilac\"\u003eMiss Kim Lilac\u003c\/a\u003e — blooms 2–3 weeks later, stretching the lilac season into June.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/common-purple-lilac\"\u003eCommon Purple Lilac\u003c\/a\u003e — the old-fashioned single purple for filling out a long fragrant hedge affordably.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Charles Joly Lilac Right for Your Yard?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCharles Joly thrives in full sun (6+ hours) with well-drained, neutral-to-alkaline soil and room to reach 8–10 feet tall — ideal along a fence, property line, or as a fragrant anchor in a big sunny bed, even where deer pressure is heavy. It's not a fit if your spot is shady or stays soggy — bloom drops off sharply in shade, and lilacs sulk in wet feet.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Three Timbers Minnesota","offers":[{"title":"#5 Gallon","offer_id":54313436447025,"sku":null,"price":31.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0694\/0465\/files\/charles-joly-lilac.jpg?v=1779727886","url":"https:\/\/threetimbersmn.com\/products\/charles-joly-lilac","provider":"Three Timbers Minnesota","version":"1.0","type":"link"}