Syringa vulgaris Beauty of Moscow - Lilac - Plant in 9cm Pot

The Lilacs are perhaps the most iconic of late spring flowering shrubs. Originally arising from south east Europe to China and Japan with the variety vulgaris as one of the most intensively bred of all species, with over 2000 different cultivars and more arising every year. No one can discuss Syringia vulgaris without mentioning Victor Lemoine and his son Emile who, at their nursery in Nancy, France, raised many of today's cultivars. Syringa vulgaris Beauty of Moscow was not one of these, however it has been granted the RHS Award of Garden Merit. It is a beautiful, large, very hardy, deciduous shrub with glossy green leaves and with many dense panicles of richly fragrant, white double flowers with a pale pink tinge in May and June. A popular variety. Lilacs prefer full sun but will flourish in partial shade. They are not fussy as to soil as long as it is reasonably well drained. They are excellent in chalky soil. Old flowering wood should be pruned out as soon as the flowers are finished and harder pruning can be undertaken at the same time if required. Lilacs take 2-3 years to reach full flowering potential. This plant can be planted as part of a mixed border or as a stand alone specimen in the garden or a container. If planting in a pot or other container. Use a good quality compost. Ensure you feed regularly as a hungry plant is a poor performer. We recommend Osmoscote pro 8-9 month applied in the early spring. One application gives all the nutrients the plant requires for the whole year. This listing is for second year, multi branched plants, that have been pruned to ensure further branching next spring.