Light Needs
Mature Height
Mature Spread
Growing Zones
With the direct translation of Krasavitsa Moskvy meaning Beauty of Moscow, it is no surprise when you see the large, white but pink-kissed flowers of this outstanding shrub. Beauty of Moscow Lilac is a gorgeous and wide-reaching shrub reaching 15 feet in height and 15 feet in width. This shrub balances its light pink, creamy colored flowers with its dark green dense foliage, and emits a wonderful fragrance.
This large shrub reigns gorgeously in most gardens and grows best in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 8. Beauty of Moscow Lilac shrubs do the best in full sun but can tolerate light shade. Beauty of Moscow Lilac also attracts butterflies and hummingbirds while also being deer resistant. This tall shrub is perfect for placement as a border or hedge because of its beautiful flowering and dense foliage.
Beauty of Moscow Plant Care
Beauty of Moscow Lilac is a fairly low maintenance shrub. The plant prefers full sun and fertile soil. The soil recommended for Beauty of Moscow Lilac should be hummus-like and well-draining with a pH ranging from alkaline to neutral. When planted in full sun, mulching is also recommended to prevent dry spells severely affecting the soil moisture. Water your Beauty of Moscow Lilac once a week and more often if facing severe summer weather.
We recommend pruning immediately after flowering to increase bloom quantity the following year. It also recommended pruning away any dead or unhealthy stems. You can do this by pruning directly at soil level.
Beauty of Moscow Spacing
The Beauty of Moscow Lilac is a large shrub, so plant with about 15 feet of space in diameter from the center of the plant to ensure Beauty of Moscow Lilac has room to mature.
Beauty of Moscow Lilac Plant Facts
Growing Conditions
- Hardiness ZonesGrowing Zones
- USDA Zones 3 to 8 (perennial); grown as an annual elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown indoors elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown in containers elsewhere (grown as a seasonal crop)
- Sun Exposure
- Full Sun (6+ Hours Direct Sun)
- Mature Height
- 12-15 Feet
- Mature Spread
- 8-10+ Feet
- Growth Habit
- , Upright
- Water Needs
- Average
Flowers & Foliage
- Flower Colors
- , White
- Flower Description
- White
- Bloom Time
- Late Spring
- Blooms On
-
Old Wood
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"Blooms on" tells you which stems produce flowers, which decides when it's safe to prune.
- New Wood: Flowers form on stems that grow this season. Prune in late winter or early spring without losing blooms.
- Old Wood: Flower buds form on last year's stems. Prune right after flowering. Pruning in fall or early spring removes next year's blooms.
- Both New and Old Wood: Blooms on last year's stems and again on new growth, so it flowers even after a hard winter or a mistimed pruning. Prune lightly after the first flush of blooms.
- When to Prune
- Right after flowering
- Foliage Color
- , Green
- Foliage Description
- Dark Green
- Foliage Type
- , Deciduous
- Seasonal Interest
- , Spring Flowering
Garden Benefits
Plant Overview
- Common Name
- Beauty of Moscow Lilac
- Botanical Name
- SYRINGA VULGARIS 'KRASAVITSA MOSKOY'
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Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon
Plant Age:
~3-4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"
Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W
Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons
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