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Common lilac 'Josee'

Syringa vulgaris

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Belonging to the Syringa genus (Syringa vulgaris 'Josee'), Josee is a variety of Common lilac. Josee is a hybrid variety.

4-6’ tall, 4-6’ spread. Lavender Flowers. Dead Head to encourage rebloom. Likes sun.

It grows mainly as a Perennial, which means it typically grows best over a long period (from 3 years+). Normally reaching to a mature height of 11.38 feet (3.50 metres), Josee grows with a shrub-like growth habit.

Being a fairly low maintenance plant, Josee Common lilac is normally quite easy to grow provided a minimum level of care is given throughout the year. It will be helpful to note the correct soil, sun and water needs of this plant to ensure that this plant thrives.

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How to grow Common lilac 'Josee'

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Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Josee is thought of as hardy, so this plant will survive close to or on freezing temperatures. Planting Josee in loamy and clay soil with a ph of between 6.0 and 7.5 is ideal for as it does best in weakly acidic soil to weakly alkaline soil.

Growing Josee from seed

Transplanting Josee

As Josee is hardy, ensure temperatures are mild enough to plant out - wait until after your last frost date to be on the safe side.

Harvesting Josee