General Culture:
Easily grown in average, medium moisture, well-drained soil in full sun. Tolerates light shade, but best bloom is in full sun. Prefers organically rich, moist, slightly acidic soils with good drainage. Needs good air circulation. To the extent practicable, promptly remove faded flower panicles before seed set. Prune as needed immediately after flowering. Best grown in cool summer climates, and not recommended for planting in the deep South below USDA Zone 7. Promptly remove root suckers, particularly on grafted plants, to maintain plant appearance.
Noteworthy Characteristics:
Native to eastern Europe, common lilac is an upright deciduous shrub that typically matures to 15-20’ tall and features a mid-spring bloom of fragrant, pink/blue-lavender flowers in showy panicles. BEAUTY OF MOSCOW is a very fragrant double-flowered cultivar that was first developed by a Russian hybridizer in 1943. It matures over time to 8-12’ tall by 6-7’ wide, and is particularly noted for its spring bloom (April-May) of double white florets that emerge from pale pink buds to form showy two-toned flower panicles (to 9” long). Flowers give way to loose clusters of brown capsules that persist into winter if not removed. Round-oval dark green leaves (to 5” long). No fall color. ‘Krasavitsa Moskvy’ translates into the English trade name of BEAUTY OF MOSCOW.
Problems:
This lilac is susceptible to a number of disease problems including blights, leaf spots, wilts, ring spot virus and powdery mildew. Potential insect pests include scales, borers, leaf miners and caterpillars.
Uses:
Showy fragrant double flowers are treasured for many areas around the home. Excellent specimen/accent. Shrub borders. Screens. Cottage gardens.
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