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‘Josee’

Lilac

Syringa x

'Josee'

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Closeup of the pink blooms of Josee lilac "} Josee lilac shrub in the landscape
  • Fragrant
  • Reblooming
  • Hardy
Description

'Josee' dwarf lilac was introduced by Minier Nursery of France in 1976. The lavender-pink blooms appear in May and continue sporadically until frost.

USDA Zone
2 - 8 (-50°F/-45°C)
Exposure
Full sun
Height
4 - 6'
Width
4 - 6'
Finish Time
1 season
Type
Deciduous
Bloom Time
Spring - fall
Flower Color
Pink
Foliage Color
Green

Soil

Prefers neutral to alkaline soils, but is fairly adaptable. Good drainage is imperative.

Pruning

Blooms on old and new wood - prune after spring bloom if desired. Doing so will delay rebloom but also encourages it.

Uses

Hedges; mixed borders; foundation plantings; specimen.

Growing Tips

Plant in full sun and with good air circulation for best performance.

Features: Cut flower, Fragrant, Deer resistant, Attracts pollinators, Alkaline soil, Clay soil

Filters: Botanical genus: Syringa, Common name: Lilac, Retail program: Local Roots®, USDA Zone 2, USDA Zone 3, USDA Zone 4, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, Exposure: Full sun, Bloom time: Spring, Pink flowers, Green foliage

Features: Cut flower, Fragrant, Deer resistant, Attracts pollinators, Alkaline soil, Clay soil

Filters: Botanical genus: Syringa, Common name: Lilac, Retail program: Local Roots®, USDA Zone 2, USDA Zone 3, USDA Zone 4, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, Exposure: Full sun, Bloom time: Spring, Pink flowers, Green foliage