Syringa vulgaris ‘Belle de Moscou’

Description

Syringa ‘Belle de Moscou’ translates to Beauty of Moscow its a showy shrub that flowers in the spring of the year with large, highly fragrant flowers. Opening from pale blush pink to a almost white with pink tipped bloom on bare stems that come into foliage just after the flowers. The foliage is a beautiful limey green and heart shape.  This lilac was introduced into Russia in 1943 and is considered one of the finest of the variety. Adds colour and glamour to a shrub bed or as part of a spring display.  A real favourite of butterflies which is always a bonus.  Grows 8 – 12ft eventually and up to 6ft wide