Bred in Russia by the great Russian lilac hybridist Leonid Kolesnikov, the Beauty of Moscow Lilac is an import heralded by lilac breeders and experts for its floriferousness and performance. White, highly-fragranced double flowers open in spring, then shift to a ballerina pink hue as the flowers mature. Not to be outdone by the blooms, its lustrous, dark-green leaves open in clean, pale green, and hold their color into fall. An all-around winner for beauty and dependability, Beauty of Moscow can be used as a specimen plant, in a border, or trained to grow flat against a wall. Syringa vulgaris 'Krasavitsa Moskovy'