Syringa vulgaris 'Beauty of Moscow' - Fragrant lilac with double white-pink flowers

Syringa vulgaris 'Beauty of Moscow', also known as 'Krasavitsa Moskvy', is a spectacular lilac cultivar, prized for its double, highly fragrant flowers and the delicate contrast between the pale pink buds and the flowers that open almost white. RHS describes it as a large deciduous shrub with pearly pink to very pale purple buds that open into double white flowers in spring. 

It is an elegant variety, suitable for romantic gardens, specimen planting, informal hedges, or combinations with other lilac varieties.

🌿 Botanical characteristics

• Botanical name: Syringa vulgaris 'Beauty of Moscow'
• Horticultural synonyms: 'Krasavitsa Moskvy', 'Belle de Moscou'
• Family: Oleaceae
• Plant type: deciduous ornamental shrub
• Habit: bushy, vigorous, well-branched
• Leaves: green, simple, heart-shaped
• Buds: pale pink to lilac-pink
• Flowers: double, creamy white to white, highly fragrant
• Flowering: late spring to early summer
• Mature height: can reach approximately 4-8 m under favorable conditions
• Mature width: approximately 4-8 m
• Uses: garden, informal hedge, specimen planting, decorative groups 

☀️ Growing conditions and care

• Light: prefers direct sunlight; flowering is more abundant in well-lit positions
• Watering: moderate; young plants should be watered regularly until established
• Substrate: fertile, rich in humus, and well drained
• pH: prefers neutral to alkaline soils
• Fertilization: moderate, in spring
• Pruning: if necessary, prune after flowering
• Frost resistance: very good; RHS places it in H6, approximately -20°C to -15°C

✨ What makes it special

• double, highly fragrant flowers
• pearly pink buds that open into almost white flowers
• very elegant contrast between the buds and mature flowers
• spectacular spring flowering
• very good cold resistance
• long-lived and vigorous shrub
• ideal for romantic gardens and classic landscaping
• can become a highly spectacular accent specimen

📌 Note

The flower color naturally varies as the flowers open: the buds may be pale pink to very light lilac, while the mature flowers become creamy white to white. Color intensity may also vary depending on temperature and growing conditions.

Syringa vulgaris 'Beauty of Moscow' is a deciduous shrub, and the appearance of its foliage naturally changes depending on the season. From autumn onward, the leaves may turn yellow, develop spots, partially dry out, or gradually fall as the plant enters dormancy.

During the cold season, specimens may be delivered with reduced foliage, leaves with an aged appearance, or even without leaves. This is normal and does not indicate a viability problem. In spring, the plant resumes growth and produces new foliage.

Height including pot: 40-60 cm (depending on the season and horticultural work)