Lilac ‘Beauty of Moscow’
Syringa vulgaris
Description
Fat lavender-pink buds open to reveal large, double, blush-colored florets, giving this plant a beautiful two-toned effect. This vigorous, healthy variety flowers from a young age. It has a lovely scent and would be ideal for weddings.
This variety is also known as ‘Krasavitsa Moskvy’.
Details
Height: 8 to 12 ft
Bloom time: mid to late
Site: full sun
Bloom time: mid to late
Site: full sun
Harvesting/Vase Life
Harvest when one-half to three-quarters of the flowers on the bloom cluster are open and immediately remove most or all of the leaves. Using heavy clippers, recut the stem ends, slice vertically up the stem 2 to 3 inches (5 to 8 cm), and twist backward. Plunge the cut stems immediately into cool water. You can also use Quick Dip and then place stems into water with hydrator. Expect a vase life of 5 to 6 days.
Details
Description
Fat lavender-pink buds open to reveal large, double, blush-colored florets, giving this plant a beautiful two-toned effect. This vigorous, healthy variety flowers from a young age. It has a lovely scent and would be ideal for weddings.
This variety is also known as ‘Krasavitsa Moskvy’.
Details
Height: 8 to 12 ft
Bloom time: mid to late
Site: full sun
Bloom time: mid to late
Site: full sun
Harvesting/Vase Life
Harvest when one-half to three-quarters of the flowers on the bloom cluster are open and immediately remove most or all of the leaves. Using heavy clippers, recut the stem ends, slice vertically up the stem 2 to 3 inches (5 to 8 cm), and twist backward. Plunge the cut stems immediately into cool water. You can also use Quick Dip and then place stems into water with hydrator. Expect a vase life of 5 to 6 days.
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