Syringa vulgaris 'Beauty of Moscow'

Common Lilac 'Beauté de Moscou' (Syringa vulgaris 'Beauté de Moscou'). Syringa vulgaris 'Beauté de Moscou' is an exceptional common lilac, renowned for its clusters of double, pearly white flowers tinged with pearly pink, boasting a powerful and sweet fragrance. Its soft pink flower buds open into pale double flowers, creating a subtle and refined contrast. It forms an upright, well-branched shrub, ideal as a specimen plant, in a flowering hedge, or for structuring large beds. Very hardy and undemanding, it tolerates harsh winters, spring pruning after flowering, and slightly calcareous soils. 'Beauté de Moscou' captivates with its rare floral elegance, stable upright habit, and ornamental value both in the garden and as a cut flower.

To plant common lilac 'Beauté de Moscou', choose an appropriate exposure: full sun. The recommended soil is: well-drained, light to calcareous. Allow the lilac enough space for light to reach its branches. Significant pruning before flowering can remove already formed buds. If intervention is necessary, adapt it to the type of lilac and first observe the branches bearing flowers. Water the root ball before planting it and ensure that water can drain after planting. During establishment, check the soil moisture by hand before watering again.

Allow a width of 2 m (6.5 ft) when planning this plant's space in the garden. The indicated height of 3 m (9.8 ft) helps in choosing its position relative to neighboring plants. Maintain access to the base for weeding, checking moisture, and removing damaged parts. Associate this variety with plants that have compatible light and water needs. If you are considering a container, first check that its volume and drainage are suitable for root development. Roots in pots are more exposed to cold than those planted in the ground.