Bred in Russia by hybridist Leonid Kolesnikov. The large, gorgeous, white-double flowers with a tinge of pink are perfectly formed and strongly fragrant. This spectacular plant offers not only rare beauty, but also good resistance to pests and disease. In addition, it's extremely hardy and weather resistant. Add this easy-care showpiece to your garden for lots of compliments! Reaches 15' high and spreads 6-12' wide. Syringa vulgaris
‘Krasavitsa Moskvy’
Zones: 3-7 - Shipped in 4" pot - Full sun to partial shade - Deer tend to avoid
Product Details
Botanical Name: Syringa vulgaris 'Krasavitsa Moskovy' (Beauty of Moscow)
Form: Woody shrub
Sun Exposure: Partial Shade/Full Sun
Height/Habit: 12 - 15', rounded shape
Spread: 6' - 12'
Spacing: 6' - 12'
Hardiness Zone: 3 - 7 (-40 degrees F)
Foliage Type: Pale green, heart shaped leaves, 4" - 5".
Flower Form: Double flowers forms 5"- 8" panicles.
Flower Color: White - pink in bud - with pink cast to blooms when fully open.
Flowering Date: Spring.
Planting Requirements: Plant at the same level it is growing at in the container, firm and water in well.
Soil Requirements: Well drained garden soil enriched with humus.
Growth Rate: Moderate once established, which takes approximately 3 - 4 weeks.
Unique Characteristics: This is one of the most beautiful of lilacs - perfectly formed, large, double, pure white flowers which are pink in bud form showy, dense flowering panicles. Very hardy and weather resistant. Has the most dense flower clusters of any lilac. This variety has a good growth habit and is outstanding wherever it is planted. The lovely, strongly fragrant plumes of flowers cover the plant and the soft bicolored effect of the pink buds against the pure, glistening white flowers is very attractive. The foliage is a rich green with a lot of substance to it. A certain winner with all these attributes. Grows about 8" - 12" a year
Pruning: To shape as needed, after flowering.
Time of Pruning: After flowering
Additional Information: The top rated Lilac by Father Fiola, the famous Lilac breeder and expert. Bred in Russia by the great Russain lilac hybridist Leonid Kolesnikov.
I planted my Beauty of Moscow Lilac 4 years ago and it's now over 5 feet tall. It has the most gorgeous double blossoms on it and my whole back yard is filled with its perfume when in bloom. It makes the most beautiful bouquets when paired with other varieties of lilacs.
- Sunday, April 26, 2009
Persistent
Reviewed By:
Susi (Raymore, Missouri)
I planted this lilac 3 years ago. It was mowed by mistake a couple of times the first year. The 2nd year - it looked like am umbrella tree from a dr seuess book. This year it's filled out & has flowered beautifully. It is a persistant bush to continue to grow after a couple of "accidental" mowings by teenage boys.
- Friday, October 23, 2009
Better off in the sun
Reviewed By:
Justin (Southborough, MA)
Ordered 3 at the start of spring and by the end of the first season, the one in the sun showed triple the growth of the 2 planted in partial sun. Very attractive foliage and decently fast growth to boot
