Overview
Syringa 'Josee' is a deciduous shrub in the genus Syringa, part of the Oleaceae family. Syringa 'Josee' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates well-drained and loamy soils and neutral to slightly alkaline pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include garden borders, hedging and ornamental shrub.
About
Syringa 'Josee' (Josee Lilac) is a deciduous shrub cultivar of the lilac genus Syringa, which comprises 12 species of flowering woody plants in the olive family. This cultivar thrives in well-drained, loamy soil with a neutral to slightly alkaline pH and prefers full sun or partial shade in sheltered to exposed positions. It is hardy in the UK (H5) and is valued for its fragrant flowers. Syringa 'Josee' is suitable for garden borders, hedging, and as an ornamental shrub, and benefits from pruning immediately after flowering to maintain shape and encourage new growth.
About the genus
Syringa is a genus of 12 currently recognized species of flowering woody plants in the olive family called lilacs. They are native to woodland and scrub from southeastern Europe to eastern Asia, and widely and commonly cultivated in temperate areas elsewhere.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Syringa
- Sunlight
- full sun, partial shade
- Soil type
- well-drained, loamy
- Soil pH
- neutral to slightly alkaline
- Soil moisture
- moderate
- Aspect
- south, east
- Exposure
- sheltered to exposed
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Syringa 'Josee' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- deciduous shrub
- Suggested uses
- garden borders, hedging, ornamental shrub
- Fragrance
- fragrant
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Syringa 'Josee'
- Cultivation
- Prefers well-drained soil and full sun; avoid waterlogged conditions; benefits from mulching.
- Pruning
- Prune immediately after flowering to maintain shape and encourage new growth.
- Propagation
- softwood cuttings, grafting
Frequently asked questions
How do I grow Syringa 'Josee'?
Prefers well-drained soil and full sun; avoid waterlogged conditions; benefits from mulching.
Where is the best place to plant Syringa 'Josee'?
Syringa 'Josee' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered to exposed positions.
What soil does Syringa 'Josee' need?
Syringa 'Josee' grows best in well-drained and loamy soil. It prefers neutral to slightly alkaline soil. Aim for soil that stays moderate.
How do I prune Syringa 'Josee'?
Prune immediately after flowering to maintain shape and encourage new growth.
Is Syringa 'Josee' hardy in the UK?
Syringa 'Josee' has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
How do I propagate Syringa 'Josee'?
Softwood cuttings, grafting.
