{"product_id":"beauty-of-moscow-lilac","title":"Beauty of Moscow Lilac","description":"\u003ch1\u003eThe Most Exquisite Lilac: Pink Buds to Double White Blooms\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeauty of Moscow Lilac (\u003cem\u003eSyringa vulgaris\u003c\/em\u003e 'Krasavitsa Moskvy') is widely considered the most beautiful lilac ever bred — pearly pink-blush buds open to fully double, pure white flowers with a faint pink cast, like clusters of tiny roses. The fragrance is classic and powerful. A tall, vigorous, deer-resistant shrub, it's a breathtaking spring specimen for gardens in Edina, Woodbury, and Maple Grove.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBeauty of Moscow Lilac Plant Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"mce-item-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSyringa vulgaris 'Krasavitsa Moskvy' (Beauty of Moscow)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8–12 ft. tall, 6–8 ft. wide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–7 (Twin Cities is zone 4b–5a — fully hardy)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun (6+ hours for best bloom)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMid to late spring\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Color\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePink buds opening to double white, intensely fragrant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWell-drained; tolerates clay; prefers neutral to slightly alkaline soil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinter Hardiness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReliable to -40°F — lilacs love Minnesota winters\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRarely browsed by deer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLandscape Uses in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShowcase specimen and screen:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant it as a centerpiece where its exquisite double blooms and scent can be admired. Space 6–8 feet apart for a screen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePollinator and cut-flower gardens:\u003c\/strong\u003e Butterflies love the blooms, which are heavenly cut. Pair with peonies, catmint, and salvia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest Time to Plant in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in spring (late April–May) or early fall (late August–mid September) in full sun with good drainage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Plant Beauty of Moscow Lilac\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDig a hole twice the root ball width at the same depth, mixing in compost. Set the crown level, backfill, water well, and mulch 2–3 inches deep, keeping mulch off the stems. Space 6–8 feet apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWatering Beauty of Moscow Lilac\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst year:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply every 2–3 days at first, then weekly. Stop 2–3 weeks before the ground freezes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAfter year one:\u003c\/strong\u003e Quite drought-tolerant — water during extended dry spells. Avoid soggy soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What makes it so prized?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIts pink buds opening to double, rose-like white flowers — paired with classic fragrance — make it one of the most admired lilacs in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Will it survive a Minnesota winter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbsolutely — a tough, long-lived heirloom lilac.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How do I keep it blooming?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFull sun and pruning right after flowering (it blooms on old wood). Avoid late-summer pruning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is it deer-resistant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — deer rarely browse lilacs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYou May Also Like\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon White Lilac (Syringa vulgaris):\u003c\/strong\u003e A classic single white heirloom lilac.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharles Joly Lilac (Syringa vulgaris):\u003c\/strong\u003e A deep magenta double French lilac.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeony (Paeonia):\u003c\/strong\u003e A fragrant spring companion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- tt-enriched --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Many Beauty of Moscow Lilacs Do I Need?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a fragrant privacy screen or property-line hedge, space plants about 7 feet apart:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRun Length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePlants Needed (7 ft spacing)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2–3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a specimen, one plant is plenty — site it near a window, patio, or walkway where the May fragrance can drift indoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBeauty of Moscow Lilac Season-by-Season in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpring:\u003c\/strong\u003e The main event — pearly pink buds open to double, rose-like white panicles in mid-to-late May with powerful classic fragrance; superb for cutting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSummer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dense heart-shaped green foliage forms a tall, full backdrop for the rest of the border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFall:\u003c\/strong\u003e Foliage stays green late, then drops without much color change — lilacs spend their show in spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stout upright stems and chunky flower buds stand ready; the deep cold of a Minnesota winter actually improves next spring's bloom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ Pollinator-Friendly   ✔ Deer-Resistant   ✔ Drought-Tolerant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant It With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/common-white-lilac\"\u003eCommon White Lilac\u003c\/a\u003e — the single-flowered heirloom that echoes Beauty of Moscow's white in a simpler form.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/charles-joly-lilac\"\u003eCharles Joly Lilac\u003c\/a\u003e — deep magenta double blooms for dramatic contrast at the same bloom time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/bartzella-peony\"\u003eBartzella Peony\u003c\/a\u003e — fragrant yellow peony blooms overlap the lilac's finish for a seamless hand-off.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/miss-kim-lilac\"\u003eMiss Kim Lilac\u003c\/a\u003e — blooms a week or two later, stretching lilac season into June.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Beauty of Moscow Lilac Right for Your Yard?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade for a sunny spot (6+ hours) with decent drainage where you have room for an 8–12 foot shrub — it shrugs off deer, drought, and -40°F winters once established. It's not a fit for small foundation beds or shady yards: in less than 6 hours of sun bloom drops off sharply, and its one glorious flowering is in spring — choose a rebloomer if you need summer-long flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Three Timbers Minnesota","offers":[{"title":"#5 Gallon","offer_id":54313367011633,"sku":null,"price":43.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0694\/0465\/files\/beauty-of-moscow-lilac.jpg?v=1779727884","url":"https:\/\/threetimbersmn.com\/products\/beauty-of-moscow-lilac","provider":"Three Timbers Minnesota","version":"1.0","type":"link"}