Beauty of Moscow (also known as Krasavitsa Moskvy) is a highly regarded French hybrid lilac celebrated for its exquisite double blooms and romantic coloring. Long panicles with blush pink buds open into double white flowers. Blooming in mid to late spring, they emit a rich, classic lilac fragrance that fills the garden.
This upright, multi-stemmed deciduous shrub reaches 9 to 12 feet tall and 8 to 10 feet wide, making it ideal as a flowering hedge, specimen, or backdrop in larger garden spaces. It performs best in full sun with well-drained, neutral to slightly alkaline soil, and benefits from light pruning after blooming to maintain shape and encourage vigorous flowering the next season.
Key Features:
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Romantic, double white blooms with a soft pink flush
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Highly fragrant and excellent for cutting
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Blooms in mid to late spring
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Thrives in full sun and well-drained soil
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Hardy in USDA Zones 3–7
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Ideal for hedges, large borders, and specimen planting
With its lush, pastel blooms and exceptional scent, Beauty of Moscow Lilac brings elegance, fragrance, and old-world charm to spring landscapes.