Botanical profile

Syringa × josiflexa 'Josee'

Latin name
Syringa × josiflexa 'Josee'
Common name
Lilac 'Josée'
Type
Shrub
Family
Oleaceae

Syringa × josiflexa ‘Josée’, more commonly known as ‘Josée’ lilac, is a deciduous ornamental shrub remarkable for its delicately scented lavender-pink blooms, which can occur multiple times per season, starting in spring and potentially continuing sporadically into summer. This hybrid lilac, with its compact, rounded, bushy habit, reaches approximately 150 cm in height and width, making it ideal for small gardens, low hedges, flower beds, or container planting. Its bright green foliage, nectar-rich flowers, and deer resistance make it a popular choice for gardeners wishing to enrich both the structure and biodiversity of their outdoor space. Very hardy, it tolerates temperatures down to -40 °C and thrives in full sun to partial shade, in well-drained soil.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 4
Exposure
Sun to partial shade
Watering
Moderated once established
Fertilization
Compost in the spring if needed
Soil type
Well-drained
Minimum temperature
-40 °C (-40 °F)
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
Spring and Summer
Flower color
Lavender Rose
Fruiting
Small, discreet brown capsules
Foliage color
Green
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Compact bushy
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
4.9 ft (1.5 m)
Width
4.9 ft (1.5 m)
Growth rate
Moderate
Pet friendly
Safe for pets

Pets

Butterflies
Plants that attract butterflies

Butterflies

Deer
Less attractive or generally tolerated by deer

Deer

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