| General Description | A beautiful dwarf blooming Lilac, with heavily scented star-like pink flowers that begin to bloom at the end of May and will continue to bloom sporadically until the end of August. |
| ID Characteristic | Unlike most lilacs it will bloom throughout the summer. Beautiful pink star shaped flowers with a very strong scent. Compact foliage, round shape, growing up. |
| Shape | Compact, upright, rounded shape. Well behaved growth. Pruning is needed if you want to keep its shape clean. |
| Landscape | Commonly used as a hedge, screen or specimen shrub. |
| Propagation | A sterile cultivar. Grafting, layering, and softwood cuttings are acceptable methods of propagation. If propagating; choose strong branches to cut at 13-15cm length. Insert in moist soil and make sure it is not in direct sunlight. Josee Lilacs produce many small seedlings near the root system so ramet propagation is an option as well. |
| Cultivation | Can grow in sun or partial shade, with moist well draining soil. Prefers Alkaline, neutral soil. Grow in a well ventilated area. |
| Pests | Deer resistant. May be prone to Lilac blight, Leaf mining moths, or thrips. |
| Notable Specimens | Willowwood Arboretum located in Gladstone New Jersey. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin; France. |
| Bark/Stem Description | Light brown bark. Medium hardiness. |
| Flower/Leaf Bud Description | 0.6cm - 1.2cm. |
| Leaf Description | Mid to dark green ovate, heart shaped leaves. About 5-12 centimetres long, (2-5 inches). Width of 3-7 centimetres, (1-3 inches). No autumn colour, just browning of leaves. |
| Flower Description | Full dense panicles 4”-5” long, of trumpet/star shaped lavender-pink flowers. Heavily scented, blooming in late spring covering the entire plant. May bloom again in August/September but not as full as the first bloom. |
| Colour Description | Pink flowers. Mid-deep green leaves. Burgundy-brown petiole. |
| Texture Description | Eye catching colour will pop in the landscape. |