Syringa meyeri 'Josee'

Common Name:
Dwarf Korean Lilac 'Josee'

Description:
Syringa meyeri 'Josee' is a compact, repeat-flowering lilac known for its exceptional fragrance and dainty pink-lavender blooms. Unlike traditional lilacs, this dwarf variety blooms not just in spring but often again in summer and autumn, particularly in cooler climates like Melbourne. 'Josee' forms a dense, rounded shrub with small, dark green leaves that provide a tidy backdrop to its prolific clusters of flowers. Its manageable size makes it ideal for smaller gardens, borders, or large containers. Best grown in full sun to light part shade, it prefers well-drained soil enriched with organic matter and benefits from regular watering during dry spells. 'Josee' is a hardy, deciduous shrub that brings cottage charm, pollinator activity, and a sweet scent to the garden across multiple seasons.

Form:

• Shrub - Small

Mature Size:

• Height: 1.2–1.5 metres

• Width: 1.2–1.5 metres

Aspect:

• Full Sun

• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Spring

• Flowers in Summer

• Flowers in Autumn

Flower Colour:

• Pale pink

• Lavender-pink

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots

• Scented flowers

• Bee Attracting

• Bird Attracting

• Perennial

• Suitable for Hedging

• Cold Hardy

• Repeat flowering

Toxicity:

• Not known to be toxic to humans or animals

Companion Plants:

• Nepeta (Catmint)

• Salvia nemorosa

• Geranium (Cranesbill)

• Buxus sempervirens (English Box)

• Lavandula (Lavender)