25 Beauty of Moscow Lilac Seeds | Fragrant Perennial Flowering Shrub or Small Tree

Beauty of Moscow lilac is a stunning deciduous shrub prized for its spectacular double flowers that open from pink-lavender buds to pure white blooms, filling the air with a sweet perfume. This heirloom variety adds elegance to any garden, attracting pollinators and providing a classic spring display.

This perennial flowering shrub can be grown as a small tree, perfect for borders, specimen planting, or as a fragrant hedge. The blossoms make beautiful cut flowers for indoor arrangements. Once established, it is a reliable bloomer and requires minimal care, thriving in full sun and well-drained soil.

Species: Syringa vulgaris
Variety: 'Beauty of Moscow' (also known as 'Krasavitsa Moskvy')
Type: Deciduous flowering shrub / small tree
Plant Habit: Upright, multi-stemmed, spreading
Sun: Full sun
Soil: Well-drained, fertile, neutral to slightly alkaline pH
Days to Harvest: Not applicable (flowers in spring when mature)
Zones: USDA 3-7
Germination: 14-30 days after stratification; seeds require cold moist stratification for 60-90 days
Sowing: Sow seeds in moist seed-starting mix, cover lightly, refrigerate for 2-3 months, then move to warmth (65-75°F) with light
Spacing: 10-12 feet apart at maturity
Notes: Plants grown from seed may exhibit slight variation in flower form and color.