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Lilac Tree 'Charles Joly' (5L Pot)

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RRP: 26.99
Price: 24.99 
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Quantity 3+
Price 23.74

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Potted Lilac Tree - Description

  • Potted Lilac Tree
  • Variety: Vulgaris 'Charles Joly'
  • Flowering From May to June
  • Mature Size: 2.5m
  • Red Buds Open Out to Light Pink Flowers
  • Plant Size
    • Current Height: 80 - 100cm (3ft)
    • Girth: 4cm
  • Potted (Containerised)
  • Comes in 5 Litre Pot

Potted Lilac Tree - Characteristics

  • Medium sized tree / large shrub
  • Habit: Dense, bushy plant, well branched
  • Deciduous tree - looses its leaves in Winter
  • Deep green leaves
  • Flower: Tubular, scented flowers
  • Excellent fragrance
  • Flowering period: Late Spring into Summer
  • Mature size: 2.5m in height & 2m spread
  • Growth rate: Moderate
  • Frost hardy

Potted Lilac Tree - Uses

  • Great colour for gardens
  • Looks great when planted along side yellow flowering Laburnum
  • Small to medium sized tree is perfect for courtyards, drives & front gardens
  • Can be grown in a pot on a balcony
  • Great as cut flowers

Potted Lilac Tree - Planting Instructions

Planting Time

  • Potted plants can be planted all year round
  • Avoid frosty conditions, where the ground is frozen
  • Small to medium sized tree, will take several years to mature

Positioning Trees

  • Requires a lot of sunlight
  • Plant in full sun
  • Happy in most soils
  • Preferred soil: Fertile, well drained, light or heavy clay
  • Happy in acidic or neutral to alkaline soils
  • When planting, hold plants at ground level & back fill the top soil
  • Ensure each plant is straight & soil is compacted in around it's root ball
  • Level off the soil around the plants

After Care

  • Soak pot in water for approx. 10 minutes before planting
  • If dry weather persists, water every 2 days
  • Weeding is also essential, especially bind weed which can quickly smoother a young tree
  • Keep grass growth away from the base of trees to ensure a faster growth rate
  • Avoid strimming around the base of trees
I am a returning customer, and this lilac tree is exactly what I was expecting. It has an amazing smell and lovely flowers. I am very happy with the purchase.
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Note: We don't ship plants on Fridays due to the extended period they would remain without light & water

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FOR IRELAND & NORTHERN IRELAND

  • Standard Courier Delivery With Fastway (3-4 Working Days)
    • Cost is €4.95 on Orders Below €75
    • Free Delivery on Orders Above €75
    • Rep. of Ireland & Northern Ireland Only
  • Express Courier Delivery With Fastway (1-2 Working Days)
    • Cost is €5 extra for express delivery
    • This service guarantees that any order placed before 4pm will ship from our depot the same day on the next day delivery service *
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  • Express Delivery With DPD (1-2 Working Days)
    • Cost is €11.45 for orders below €75
    • Cost is €6.50 for orders above €75
    • This service guarantees that any order placed before 4pm will ship from our depot the same day on the next day delivery service *
    • Rep. of Ireland & Northern Ireland Only
    • This services comes with email tracking
  • 'Seed' Postal Delivery Option ***
    • Cost is €2 - Packet of Seeds ONLY Orders
    • Note: Does Not Apply to Seed Potatoes, Bulbs or Sets ***
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    • This is a non-trackable service

MAINLAND ENGLAND & SCOTLAND & WALES (Currently Unavailable Due to Brexit)

  • Standard International Courier
    • Cost is €10
    • UK shipping fee covers parcels up to a total weight of 20Kg

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  • Standard International Courier
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  • If road access to your site is tight, then please advise us before purchasing
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  • Also, we cannot guarantee delivery on a specific day (Please allow 1-3 days for delivery)
  • It's always best to order well in advance to avoid disappointment
  • Cancellation of pallets when items are already in transit will incur a 40 euro per pallet cancellation fee (To cover return delivery costs)
  • Where pallet delivery can not be made due to site access, a 40 euro per pallet cancellation fee will apply (To cover return delivery costs)

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  • Please note max weights below, heavier orders may require additional payment
  • We will contact you to discuss, if max weight of order exceeded

Terms

  • The shipping fee is fixed for an order, regardless of the number of items bought
  • All courier orders require signed proof of delivery & the customer must be contactable by phone
  • We do not offer a weekend delivery service (Mon-Fri Only excl. Bank Holidays)
  • * Our courier achieves a 98% success rate on next day deliveries
    • Once your parcel is shipped it will be placed on works courier's next day delivery service
  • ** Seed postal option applies to seed ONLY orders & is available in all 32 counties of Ireland
  • *** Does not apply to seed potatoes, bulbs or sets
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