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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+
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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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