Botanical profile

Syringa vulgaris 'Pride of Moscow'

Latin name
Syringa vulgaris 'Pride of Moscow'
Common name
Common lilac 'Pride of Moscow'
Type
Ornamental shrub
Family
Oleaceae

Syringa vulgaris ‘Pride of Moscow’, commonly known as Pride of Moscow lilac, is a spectacular variety highly valued for its abundant blooms and intense fragrance. This vigorous shrub develops a rounded, dense habit with upright branches covered in heart-shaped, medium-green leaves. In spring, it produces large panicles of highly decorative double flowers. Pale pink buds gradually open into pearly pinkish-white blooms, creating a luminous and elegant effect in the garden. The flowers release the classic and powerful lilac fragrance, much appreciated in fragrant gardens. Very hardy and easy to grow, Syringa vulgaris ‘Pride of Moscow’ is ideal for flowering hedges, spring beds, or as a specimen shrub in landscape designs.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 3
Exposure
Sun
Watering
Moderate watering
Fertilization
Low to moderate, compost in spring.
Soil type
Well-drained, tolerates chalky soils
Minimum temperature
-40°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
Spring
Flower color
White
Fruiting
Small brown capsules containing seeds.
Foliage color
Green
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Rounded
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
10 ft (3 m)
Width
8.2 ft (2.5 m)
Growth rate
Moderate
Pet friendly
Safe for pets

Pets

Pollinators
Attracts or supports pollinating insects

Pollinators

Butterflies
Plants that attract butterflies

Butterflies

Deer
Less attractive or generally tolerated by deer

Deer

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