The best varieties of kolesnikov lilac

 
Today, lilacs are experiencing a surge in popularity. Each new spring increases the army of fans of unique varieties Leonid Alekseevich Kolesnikov... After all, they are present in all color groups, and sometimes they do not fit into any one because of the variability of their color. A variety of flower shapes - "cups" and "saucers", "roses", "stars" and "propellers" - they are united by one common quality - expressiveness.

Kolesnikov is an amazing personality with a fate typical for a Russian person of the 20th century and with unique abilities. A graduate of the cadet corps and a commercial institute, he worked all his life as a simple chauffeur. He took part in all the wars that happened in his lifetime: from the First World War to the Great Patriotic War. After losing his house on Kuznetsky Most and an estate in Yalta after the revolution, he lived at a dacha near Moscow in the village of Vsekhsvyatskoye, where he bred about 300 varieties of lilacs in his free time and warrior. Kolesnikov was not deprived of the fame and attention of the authorities, he even received the Stalin Prize "for breeding a large number of new varieties of lilac." They were dropped off at the Kremlin. But …

Lost forever

But after the death of a remarkable breeder - without any malicious intent, but simply through negligence - most of his legacy perished. Now there are only about 50 Kolesnikov varieties left. We will never see huge purple inflorescences again "Danko's hearts", Snow-white"Branch of the World"And the mysterious"Vasilisa the Beautiful". Will not sound in our garden "Shostakovich's melodies"And will not entice"Blue Dali" and "Pamir summit", but "Deceiver»Will not see the metamorphosis of its color. "Snowflake«, «Cornucopia«, «Confession«, «Laureate"- all of them are only in old photographs.

Lilac Red Book

Some varieties exist now in a single or only a few copies.

«Dzhambul"Became the first lilac in the world with white-bordered petals, but did not gain wide popularity. The size of its flowers is up to 2 cm, among them there are many five-petal.

Lilac Kolesnikova Dzhambul

The famous "Sensations“Considered the only cultivar in the world with a white border, the flowers are slightly larger and the inflorescences are smaller. They also differ in color: "Dzhambul" is colder, it has more bluish-purple tones than purple "Sensation".

Other rarities - "Marshal Zhukov»And unique university varieties registered by V. D. Mironovich after the death of Leonid Kolesnikov. This is "a great victory«, «Defenders of Moscow«, «50th anniversary of October«, «University of Moscow" and "Daughter Tamara«.

Lilac Kolesnikov Great Victory

Not so common "Raj Kapoor«, «Jawaharlal Nehru«, «Lenin's banner«, «Bride"- they all deserve to decorate gardens and parks.

White lilacs of Kolesnikov

The most famous is “Beauty of Moscow“Whose mauve buds with a satin sheen make up an exquisite duet with the pearly white blossoms that have already opened. The shape of its flowers is perfect, and the fame is so great that lovers of lilacs all over the world pronounce this name without hesitation.

Lilac Kolesnikova Beauty of Moscow

«Galina Ulanova"- has creamy white buds; flowers: pure white, large, 2.5 - 2.7 cm in diameter, simple, with a strong aroma; petals are elongated oval, flat and slightly bending downward when flowering. Inflorescences are large, from one or two pairs of dense, openwork panicles, on strong peduncles. Bushes of medium height, spreading, well leafy. It blooms very effectively in the mid-late period. "Galina Ulanova" with light weightless inflorescences covering the bush in abundance, has long been registered not only in dachas near Moscow, but also in the park of Buckingham Palace.

Lilac Kolesnikova Galina Ulanova

Variety "Memory of Kolesnikov"Not so famous, but no less beautiful. Its large rounded flowers, reminiscent of half-open roses, retain their shape until they bloom completely, and each flower in the brush is graphic and self-sufficient.

Memory of Kolesnikov

Large, slender, delicate inflorescences "Soviet Arctic»Make this snow-white lilac a good addition to any collection.

Lilac Kolesnikova Soviet Arctic

Large slender openwork inflorescences "Brides»The delicate pinkish-white color gives this early variety a very touching appearance.

Lilac Kolesnikova Bride

«Polina Osipenko”- the owner of lovely three-row white flowers, each petal of which is highlighted with delicate blue, purple and pink shades.

Lilac Kolesnikova Polina Osipenko

Kolesnikov's purple lilacs

«Sholokhov"- dark purple buds bloom into flowers of a soft lilac tone with a pinkish tinge, fragrant. Inflorescences also consist of one or two pairs of dense panicles. Bushes of medium height. Abundant flowering in medium terms.

Lilac Kolesnikova Sholokhov

«Leonid Kolesnikov"- dark purple buds; flowers lilac-purple, medium tone, large, 2 cm in diameter, terry - from three parted corollas, fragrant; the petals are rounded, the inner ones are light-colored, with strongly raised edges, pointed, at the upper corolla they are turned inward. Inflorescences of one or two pairs of narrow pyramidal or almost cylindrical, medium size, up to 15 cm long, dense panicles. Leaves are medium in size, bright green, matte. The bushes are medium-sized. Blooms profusely, annually. It is original due to the different colors of buds and flowers.

Leonid Kolesnikov

«Caprice»- variety with lilac-pink buds and light pinkish-lilac flowers, medium size, up to 2 cm in diameter, double, fragrant; petals are oval, slightly curved inward. Inflorescences usually consist of one pair of narrowly conical, almost cylindrical, dense, erect panicles. Leaves are light green, cordate-oval, pointed. The bushes are vigorous. Blooms profusely, for a long time, in the early stages.

Lilac Kolesnikova Caprice

M. I. Kalinin - has purple-violet buds; flowers: first lilac-violet, then a pleasant reddish-lilac-violet color, large, 2.5-3 cm in diameter, simple, very fragrant; petals strongly elongated, pointed, with edges slightly curved inward. Inflorescences are large (25 X 17 cm), round-cylindrical, openwork, often formed from four panicles. Bushes of medium height, wide. Blooms for a long time.

Lilac Kolesnikova M. I. Kalinin

«Granddaughter Helen"- purple buds, flowers are small, double, pinkish, consist of 2-3 corollas. Inflorescences are small, pyramidal. Bushes of medium size. Medium to heavy flowering in the medium term.

Lilac Kolesnikova Granddaughter Helen

«Red Moscow"- the owner of slender, dense and very strong inflorescences of bright purple color, directed into the sky.

Lilac Kolesnikova Red Moscow

«Dawn of Communism»Attracts with large, heavy, drooping inflorescences of deep, purple-red color with purple overflow. "Dawn of Communism - Glory to Stalin" - with purple-purple buds; flowers: purple-red, with purple saturation in the center, large, about 3 cm in diameter, simple, fragrant; petals are elongated oval, helical-curved when fully unfolded. Inflorescences are large, 22x10 cm, often from one pair of wide-pyramidal, medium density, slightly drooping panicles. The leaves are large, dark green. Bushes of medium height - up to 2 m, wide, well leafy. Blooms moderately, for a long time, in medium terms.

Lilac Kolesnikov Dawn of communism - Glory to Stalin

«Kremlin chimes»Unusually decorative in the half-release stage, when bright carmine-violet buds coexist with large lilac flowers.

«Leonid Leonov"- rounded-spherical, purple-violet buds; lilac flowers with a purple tint in the center, light purple on the lower side, large, 2 cm in diameter, simple, fragrant; petals are rounded, with raised edges and small beak-shaped tips. Inflorescences of one or two pairs of narrow pyramidal, medium density panicles measuring 20 X 8 cm. Leaves are dark green. Bushes are medium-sized, compact. Blooms profusely in medium terms. It is original in color and shape of flowers.

Lilac Kolesnikova Leonid Leonov

«India»Affects drooping inflorescences, the length of which (with good care) can reach more than 40 cm. The color of its flowers is purple-violet with reddish-copper bloom.
«Abundance"- a variety with purple-lilac spherical buds; flowers: from purple-lilac with a violet tint to lilac-pink, large, 2.6 cm in diameter, double - from three corollas. Inflorescences of one or two pairs of pyramidal, strong, dense, erect panicles. Bushes of medium height, dense, well leafy. Blooms profusely, annually.

Lilac Kolesnikova Abundance

It should be noted “dust"For their dark, purple-violet color and variety"Leonid Leonov". Its flowers, light purple on the outside and purple on the inside, are very calyx-like, profuse and long-lasting bloom.

Lilac Kolesnikova Twilight

Lilac Kolesnikova Leonid Leonov

«Marshal Vasilevsky"- buds are light purple-lilac; flowers: when blooming, pink-lilac, later pink, large, 2.5-2.7 cm in diameter, terry - from three close corollas, very fragrant; the petals are rounded, pointed, of an original beautiful shape: in the lower row they are bent outward, in the upper row they are bent inward. The lower row of petals is darker than the upper ones, which gives the flowers a special expressiveness. Inflorescences bloom from two or three pairs of buds; panicles of medium size (20 X 16 cm), oval-cylindrical or wide-conical, compact. Bushes are tall, erect. Blooms early.

Lilac Kolesnikova Marshal Vasilevsky

«Captain Gastello"- purple-purple buds, gradual blooming; flowers lilac-lilac, large, 2.5-2.8 cm in diameter, simple, fragrant; the petals are long, helically curved, like those of a propeller. Inflorescences are formed from two to three pairs of medium density, light, graceful panicles. Leaves are medium in size, oval-ovoid. Bushes are densely branched. Blooms in medium terms.

Lilac Kolesnikova Captain Gastello

Kolesnikov's pink lilacs

Large flowersHydrangeas»Resemble a hydrangea in shape and color. Large inflorescences 30x30 cm generously cover the bush, turning it into a huge pink bouquet.

Lilac Kolesnikova Hydrangea

«Daughter Tamara»Attracts with the abundance of flowering and the brightness of its color.

Lilac Kolesnikova Daughter Tamara

Inflorescences "Kolesnikova Olympics“Named after the breeder's wife, they look very elegant thanks to the bright contrast of purple-purple buds and delicate pink flowers. The petals twisted in different directions give the flowers a perky look. "Olympiada Kolesnikov"- has spectacular purple-purple buds; flowers are pale lilac-pink, beautifully combined with dark buds, large, up to 3 cm in diameter, double - from two or three corollas, and the lower one is noticeably moved away from the upper two, fragrant; the lower petals are oval, elongated, strongly curved; the upper ones are smaller, lighter and curled towards the center. The inflorescences, as a rule, consist of one pair of large 28 X 15 cm, sharply pyramidal, upright, strong, intermittent panicles. The leaves are dark green. Bushes are tall - more than 3 m, erect, with long, dark-colored shoots. Blooms profusely, for a long time, in medium terms.

Olympiada Kolesnikov

I. V. Michurin - with large mauve buds; flowers: light pinkish-purple, almost white by the end of flowering, large, 2.5 cm in diameter, double - from two or three contiguous corollas, fragrant; petals are oval, almost flat, brighter on the underside. Inflorescences of two or three pairs of pyramidal, dense, ribbed, small panicles 18X6 cm in size. Bushes of medium height, densely leafy, with light brown shoots. Blooms moderately, for a long time, in medium terms.

Lilac Kolesnikova I. V. Michurin

Kolesnikov's blue and purple lilacs

«Moscow morning"- the buds of this magnificent variety are mauve, large, slowly opening; flowers: light pinkish-lilac with a silvery tinge, large, 2.3 cm in diameter, densely double - very fragrant from three or three and a half spread corollas; pointed petals, raised like a bowl, cover the middle of the flower. Inflorescences of one or two pairs of pyramidal, slightly ribbed, with rounded tops of panicles measuring 20 X 9 cm, characterized by a dense and strong structure. The leaves are large, dark green. The bushes are rather tall, compact, with thick light gray shoots. Blooms moderately, in medium terms.

Lilac Kolesnikova Morning in Moscow

«Blue"- with deep purple buds; flowers: blue, slightly lilac, in the center of a lighter tone, large, 2.5 cm in diameter, simple, with a weak aroma; petals are elongated oval, slightly pointed. Inflorescences are more often from one pair of large, pyramidal, vertical, medium density panicles. Leaves are dark green, typical. Bushes are tall, sparse, with long gray shoots. Blooms annually, in medium terms. One of the domestic varieties with the bluest flowers.

Lilac Kolesnikova Blue

«P. P. Konchalovsky" and "Memory of Kirov"- owners of incredibly beautiful double flowers and spectacular heavy inflorescences.
PP Konchalovsky - has light purple buds; flowers from bluish-lilac with a violet tinge to blue, large, 3 cm in diameter, densely double, with a delicate aroma. The petals are wide-rounded. Inflorescences of two or three pairs of wide-pyramidal, dense, slightly drooping panicles. The leaves are dark green. The bushes are tall, erect, with a somewhat spreading crown. Blooms moderately, in medium terms, very effective.

Kolesnikov's lilac P. P. Konchalovsky

«Memory of Kirov"- with dark, chestnut-purple buds; flowers: dark bluish-lilac with a silvery tinge, large, double - from two or three closely spaced corollas, fragrant; the lower petals are oval, slightly raised, the upper ones are smaller and lighter. Inflorescences are more often from one pair of large, wide-pyramidal, loose panicles with strongly prominent lower branches. Leaves are typical, dark green. The bushes are medium-sized, wide, spreading. Blooms moderately, long-lasting.

Lilac Kolesnikov Memory of Kirov

Large dense inflorescences "Dreams"Droop under their weight, large simple dense lilac flowers look like wax cups, the bushes are low and spreading.

Lilac Kolesnikova Dream

«Zoya Kosmodemyanskaya"- has buds of light purple-lilac; flowers: from light purple-blue to blue, large, 2-2.5 cm in diameter, simple, fragrant; petals are rounded, with tips slightly curved inward. Inflorescences are large (27X20 cm), more often from one pair of wide-conical, medium density, slightly drooping panicles. The leaves are medium-sized, broadly ovoid.The bushes are medium-sized. It blooms for a long time, in medium terms.

Lilac Kolesnikova Zoya Kosmodemyanskaya

Delicate blue double flowers "Hopes»Collected in very dense large inflorescences, compact bushes of medium height.

Lilac Kolesnikova Nadezhda

«Komsomolskaya Pravda"- with lilac-purple buds; flowers: purple-lilac, gradually lightening, large, 2.2 cm in diameter, terry - from two or three slightly spread corollas, with a slight aroma; petals are oval, with sharp tips, curving inward, giving the flowers a spherical shape. Inflorescences are large, from one to three pairs of narrow pyramidal, loose panicles, with distinct lower branches. Leaves are dark green, broadly oval. Bushes are tall, straight. Blooms moderately, in medium terms.

Lilac Kolesnikova Komsomolskaya Pravda

«Moscow sky"- a chameleon variety with an original color. Its large symmetrical double flowers in half-release are dense lilac with a purple tint, blossoming are bluish-purple, fading are whitish-blue. Therefore, in the international register, this variety is immediately referred to three color groups.

Lilac Kolesnikov Moscow sky

«Collective farmer"- has rounded purple-purple buds; flowers are also lilac-purple, but with a lighter middle, medium-sized, 1.8-2 cm in diameter, double - from two and a half to three parted corollas, fragrant. Inflorescences are large, broadly pyramidal, loose. Blooms early.

Lilac Kolesnikova Collective farmer

«Paul Robson"- with silvery-purple buds; flowers: light purple with blue, large, up to 3 cm in diameter, simple, very fragrant; petals broadly oval, almost round, with inwardly curved edges and beak-shaped tips. Inflorescences are more often from one pair of pyramidal, medium strength, rather dense panicles measuring 18 X 8 cm. The leaves are large, dull green. The bushes are medium-sized. Blooms quite profusely, in medium terms.

Lilac Kolesnikova Paul Robson

«Andryusha Gromov"- the buds of this variety are purple; flowers: bluish-purple, very light tone, medium, double, fragrant. Inflorescences are medium-sized, 12 X 7 cm in size, narrow-conical, compact, often develop from two pairs of upper buds on the shoot, forming large beautiful bouquets. Blooms profusely.

Lilac Kolesnikov Andryusha Gromov

"Military" grades

First of all, it is “Alexey Maresyev«, «Captain Gastello" and "Valentina Grizodubova"With the famous Kolesnikov flowers -" propellers ". Their petals twist as they bloom, but this is the only thing that unites completely dissimilar varieties.

Lilac Kolesnikova Alexey Maresyev

Lilac Kolesnikova Valentina Grizodubova

Very rare and spectacular varieties - "Marshal Zhukov" and "Marshal Vasilevsky“Worthy of their big names. But, unfortunately, about ten varieties dedicated to the heroes of the Great Patriotic War have been irretrievably lost.

Lilac Kolesnikova Marshal Vasilevsky

It is not so easy to navigate the variety of varieties of such a popular crop as lilacs. Let's try to ease the problem of choice. This article describes the most outstanding and interesting varieties to date.

Species diversity

Lilac can be considered one of the most common plants in landscape design. It is a shrub of the Olive family, often with a pleasant sweet aroma, lush and bright flowering. There are about 30 varieties. The most popular species are: Amur, Chinese, Hungarian, common, Persian and Himalayan lilacs.

In addition to the huge variety of varieties bred by breeders, there are also wild specimens.

These plants are very beautiful and spectacular, however, you can see for yourself by looking at a small selection of photos.

From left to right. Top row: Amur lilac, Hungarian lilac. Middle row: Chinese, Ordinary. Bottom row: Himalayan, Persian.

Dwarf varieties

Such undersized specimens reach a height up to a maximum of two meters and does not require a lot of space, which is great for a small garden area.

These varieties include Meyer's lilac, Monge, Captain Balte, Schoolgirl, Madame Charles Suchet and many others. Consider a brief description of each.

Meyer's lilac

A very small shrub native to China, blooms profusely with purple-pink inflorescences in late May, early June and late summer. Has a persistent sweet odor. The foliage is wide in the form of an ellipse of bright green color. It grows slowly, only 1-10 cm per year. The variety is unpretentious, light-loving, not afraid of frost. It grows up to 1.2 meters high. Looks great both for a single disembarkation and for a group.

Syringa meyeri

Monge variety

Considered one of the finest purple Lemoine varieties. It blooms very profusely with purple-red inflorescences. Not afraid of the scorching sun rays. A fragrant shrub with light green leaves - relatively short and compact. The height threshold is 2.6 m. Named in honor of Gaspard Monge, the French mathematician, the founder of descriptive geometry. A popular plant for landscape decoration.

Syringa monge

Captain Balte

Syringa vulgaris Capitaine Baltet

It is a low wide bush with lush large inflorescences of a delicate lilac-pink color with a blue tint. Lilac is not whimsical, blooms profusely, resistant to low temperatures. Has a long-lasting strong aroma. The leaves are dark green, wide with slightly wavy edges. Named in honor of the son of the breeder Charles Baltet, who was a close friend of the author of the variety, Victor Lemoine, who died during the First World War.

Schoolgirl

Lilac Schoolgirl

This variety was bred in 1956 by our compatriot Nikolai Leonidovich Mikhailov, and named after his eldest daughter, first-grader Natalia. It is a profusely flowering low bush with purple-blue pyramidal inflorescences. The crown has a spherical shape, the foliage is dark green. This is a wonderful variety of lilacs for garden landscaping.

Madame Charles Suchet

Bred in 1949 by breeder Lemoine, named after a lady who was often in his nursery and devoted her life to floriculture. This is a short bush with large light purple inflorescences 2.6 cm in diameter. Very fragrant and lush lilac with dark green leaves. It blooms very profusely, literally strewn with panicles of bluish shades. It is considered a very popular specimen due to its dense flowering.

Madame charles souchet

Varieties for the Moscow region

The most suitable variety for the Moscow region is considered Pavlinka, President Poincaré, Monique Lemoine, Captain Balte and Caterina Havemeyer. We talked about the Captain Balte variety above, now let's take a closer look at the rest.

Pavlinka variety

The authors of the breeders are Smolsky and Bibikova. The variety was bred in 1964. It is a medium-sized bush with bright purple-purple large (up to 25 cm) inflorescences, "fluffy" flowers resemble small roses. Blooms profusely in medium terms, winter-hardy and light-loving shrub. Due to its bright lush flowering, it is widely used for landscaping and planting hedges.

President Poincaré

These are straight-growing bushes from 4 to 6 meters high, flowers are purple-lilac, terry up to 3 cm in size, fragrant, foliage is dark green, heart-shaped. The inflorescences are very dense and pyramidal. Bred by the famous breeder V. Lemoine in 1913, named after one of the French presidents.

Monique Lemoine

This is a small double lilac up to 2 meters high, the foliage is dark green, and the flowers are white, dense and very fragrant, the aroma is delicate and delicate. Prefers sunny locations.

This unique bush is one of the world's top seven varieties of lilac. However, do not confuse it with another very popular variety - Madame Lemoine. Monique is more compact.

Caterina Havemeyer

Variety bred in 1922 by V. Lemoine, named after the wife of a close friend. It is a very large bush (up to 5 meters in height), straight-tall, large dark green leaves, heart-shaped. The buds are lilac or light purple, double, large up to 3 cm. The flowering is abundant, and the aroma is delicate and very pleasant.

Kolesnikov varieties

Leonid Alekseevich Kolesnikov is a self-taught Soviet breeder, a genius of his craft. It was he who bred more than one hundred varieties of lilacs, some of which are known all over the world.These plants amaze with their beauty, delicate aroma and lush flowering, and looking at his creations, you understand that the memory of Kolesnikov is still alive.

The last remaining copies

"Dzhambul"

The main difference between this lilac is the white border on the flowers. This variety never gained much popularity.

A similar subspecies is "Sensation", its flowers are slightly larger, and the color is warmer.

The same rare specimens include: "Marshal Zhukov", "Great Victory", "Defenders of Moscow", "Fiftieth Anniversary of October", "Moscow University" and "Daughter Tamara".

White varieties of lilac Kolesnikov

"Beauty of Moscow" is the most famous variety of all his creations.

Its stunning pale pink buds and snow-white flowers are complemented by a delicate scent of lilac that will not leave anyone indifferent. The same variety is in the title photo.

Galina Ulanova is the owner of large pearl-white flowers with a strong scent. Lush inflorescences seem completely weightless and delicate.

Her sophistication was appreciated even at Buckingham Palace.

"Memory of Kolesnikov" - has large rounded flowers and delicate inflorescences. This variety is known in narrower circles of lilac lovers.

"Soviet Arctic" is another inimitable subspecies that undoubtedly pleases the eye.

"Bride" is the most delicate representative of this plant, pinkish-white petals create a touching impression.

"Polina Osipenko" - has white flowers with light shades of blue, purple and pink.

Kolesnikov's purple lilacs

It should be noted right away that red varieties of lilacs are a convention. The most "red" are the representatives of the sixth group of varieties - magenta, that is, purple-reddish, as well as representatives of the complex seventh group, which includes purple varieties that are redder than traditional purple, but at the same time bluer than magenta ...

Kolesnikov's purple varieties include:

Sholokhov

"Caprice"

M. I. Kalinin "

"Granddaughter Helen"

"Red Moscow" - one of the most famous, the owner of bright purple inflorescences growing upward. The color is difficult to capture in the photo.

"Dawn of Communism" - inflorescences are large and heavy, attract with their purple-red color with purple overflow.

"India" - has long inflorescences, reaching up to 40 cm. Color - purple-violet with a red tint.

"Abundance"

Captain Gastello - has purple-lilac flowers, with swirling petals, which gives the impression of a curly panicle. Inflorescences are slightly drooping.

Kolesnikov's pink lilacs

"Hydrangea" - has large 30 to 30 inflorescences that cover the entire bush in lush color.

Kolesnikov Olympics - the flowers are pale lilac, fervently twisted in different directions, the buds are darker.

Kolesnikov's blue and purple lilacs

"Morning of Moscow" - has large, densely double inflorescences of mauve color.

"Blue" - has a faint aroma and purple-blue inflorescences. There are very few photos of the variety on the network, and it is also difficult to find the variety in nurseries for sale. We tried to select interesting but affordable varieties, but this one is an exception.

"NS. P. Konchalovsky " - owners of heavy double flowers of light purple color.

"Hope" - a bush of medium height, inflorescences are very dense.

"Sky of Moscow" - This is a chameleon variety, has a complex, difficult to catch in the photo, color.

The varieties most favorable for central Russia

Lilac is a popular plant for landscape design, and its main advantage is its resistance to frost, since in this area, the harsh weather conditions and the shrub must have "vitality". In principle, all varieties tolerate low temperatures well, therefore they are suitable for such a climate. Common lilac in all its variety of domestic varieties described above and below will be an excellent solution, because, in addition to frost resistance, it is also unpretentious and has a rich varietal variety.

Amur Lilac, Hungarian Lilac, Meyer Lilac and Preston Lilac are also good candidates.

Lilac Preston:

Other outstanding varieties of common lilac

All varieties of common lilac have a pleasant scent that reminds of the arrival of summer. Such a bush will undoubtedly decorate and refresh any garden or park.To decide which variety to choose for your landscape design, we have chosen the most attractive varieties.

Aucubafolia

The flowers are semi-double, lilac-lilac in color. A feature can be considered bright light green leaves with light veins.

Belle de Nancy

This variety is the predecessor of the well-known Beauty of Moscow. Terry pale lilac flowers, fading in the sun, become pearl pink.

Henri Robert

This is a small compact bush with amazing inflorescences, the flowers of which have swirling petals.

Attention! There is also a Louis Henri variety similar both in appearance and in name. His flowers are lighter.

Space

Blue-violet flowers, simple in shape, enchant with their tenderness.

Massena

The flowers are reddish-purple, like bunches of grapes, large and fluffy. The branches fall down under the weight of the inflorescences.

Miss Helen Wilmot

The flowers are snow-white semi-double, the petals are twisted inward.

Primrose

For today it is the only yellow variety of lilac.

The lilacs of the Primrose variety are unique in their color, the buds are green-yellow, and the flowers are creamy, exuding a delicate, pleasant aroma. Those looking for yellow varieties will love this plant. Of course, one cannot say that the flowers are bright yellow, the photo on the network with lemon inflorescences is an edit, but the delicate primrose buds next to the lilac varieties give out a distinct yellowness. The yellow tint is especially noticeable at the beginning of flowering, over time it fades and the flowers become creamy.

Princess Sturdza

Simple purple flowers are collected in pyramidal even inflorescences, it looks very attractive.

Esther Staley

"Esther Staley" is a straight, tall shrub with bright purple inflorescences. Fragrant, bending back panicles cover the entire bush, creating abundant flowering.

The most beautiful variety

Few of our compatriots know that, according to UNESCO experts, the most beautiful lilac in the world is the Beauty of Moscow. This variety is striking in its sophistication.

The best terry varieties

In each color group several of the most common and attractive terry varieties can be distinguished, because such a lilac is the dream of every gardener.

Terry flowers attract with their intricacy and variety of shades in each of the inflorescences.

In 1 group of white lilacs we can highlight such as: "Beauty of Moscow", "Memory of Kolesnikov", "Monique Lemoine", "Miss Helene Wilmont". You will find information about them above in our article.

In group 2 purple varieties: "Maksimovich" and "Violetta".

In the 3 group of bluish lilacs: "AmyShott", "Hope", "P. P. Konchalovsky ".

The photo below shows one of the best bluish lilacs - a rare Lemoine AmyShott variety:

The variety is dazzlingly beautiful, but difficult to reproduce. Very rare. For enthusiasts and collectors.

In group 4 purple: "Emile Lemoine", "Memory of Kirov", "Kolesnikov Olympics", "Moscow Morning".

"Emile Lemoine"

In the 5th group of pinkish lilacs: Kolesnikov Olympics, Moscow Morning, Katerina Havemeyer, Madame Anthony Buchner.

"Madame Anthony Buchner"

In the 6th Group of magenta lilacs: "President Poincaré" and "Mrs. Edward Harding."

"Mrs. Edward Harding"

In the 7th group of purple varieties: "Paul Ario".

"Paul Ario"

The darkest varieties of lilac

Such vibrant bushes rich in color will definitely refresh and add color to your garden.

The most beautiful of these representatives.

"Dust"

"Minchanka"

Danton

Lilac blue color

Such inflorescences look very delicate and will give a feeling of lightness and freshness to every garden.

"Mark Micheli"

"Christopher Columbus"

"Condorcet"

"President Grevy"

New varieties of lilac

In 2016, new varieties were selected and presented: "Admiral Nakhimov", "Akademik Kurchatov", "Alexander Prokhorenko", "Anastasia Shirinskaya", "Belomorye", "Vologda lace", "Memories of Pavlovsk", "Elena Anzhuyskaya", "Icebreaker", "Summer Garden", "Honey Savior", "Mercy", "Moskvichka", "Myshkin", "Origami", "Farewell of the Slav", "Aphrodite", "Sevastopol", "Quiet Abode", "Tsarskoselskaya "," Shishkin Les "," Elbrus ".

"Alexander Prokhorenko"

Named in honor of the hero of the Russian Federation, who died in the line of military duty in Syria.

Frost-resistant varieties

For the harsh climate of our country, it is important that the plant safely survive the cold winter conditions.Below we give a list of just such varieties.

Clarke's Giant

Hyacinth lilac Excel (Excel)

Maiden's Blush

Small-leaved Superba (microphylla Superba)

Preston hybrid with original tubular flowers, cultivarJames Macfarlane:

Miss Poland

Adelaide Dunbar

Common lilac Amethyst (Syringa Vulgaris Amethyst)

Duc de Massa

Taras Bulba

Most popular representatives

"In memory of Ludwig Shpet"- widespread due to its dark color and delicate aroma.

Common lilacs "Krasnaya Moskva", "Beauty of Moscow", "Primrose", Meyer's Lilac, "Buffon", "Charles Joly" are no less popular and attractive. They were also noted by gardeners as the most fragrant specimens.

Monique Lemoine, Flora, Nadezhda, "Memory of Vekhov", according to reviews, distinguished themselves by their unique flowering, and therefore they are so desirable in the plots of every gardener.

Each variety is unique in its own way, and among such a riot of colors, everyone will find what they like.

Once again about the varieties for the middle lane

The private collection of A. N. Gorelov is located in the Nizhny Novgorod region. Each of these varieties is not only beautiful, but also perfectly tolerates frosty winters and climatic conditions of the middle zone. Watch the video below.

We present the most popular varieties of common lilac, hyacinth, Meyer and Preston with photos and descriptions. A selection of varieties has been made for color and doubleness of flowers, breeding by Kolesnikov. We name the most beautiful varieties of lilacs, the best for the Moscow region and not giving growth.

Common lilac varieties with photos and descriptions: top 5

We present the five most popular varieties in Russian gardens based on common lilac in alphabetical order.

1. "Andenken an Ludwig Spath" an Ludwig Shpet)

Translated as "In memory of Ludwig Shpet" (famous German breeder). The bush is 3-4 meters in height, the diameter of the crown is 2.6-3.4 m, with large inflorescences (20-28 cm) and simple dark purple flowers with a delicate aroma.

A very popular variety, especially among dark colored varieties, it is often referred to simply as "Ludwig Shpet".

Common lilac variety "Andenken an Ludwig Spath"

2. Common lilac "Primrose "(Primrose) photo and description

A unique variety with an incredible color of flowers - light yellow (lemon) color 1.5 cm in diameter. Blooms in early - mid-May. The height of the bush is 160-210 cm. Good winter hardiness. Bred in the Netherlands.

Lilac Common variety "Primrose"

3. Lilac ordinary "Beauty of Moscow" (Beauty of Moscow) photo and description

This legendary and very beautiful variety is a "must have" for every gardener, especially from the Moscow region. The popular name of the variety is "Moscow Beauty". The author is the legendary breeder Leonid Alekseevich Kolesnikov, who bred it in 1947.

The height of the bush is 3-4 m, the diameter of the crown is 2.7-3 m. It blooms in late May - early June with large double, incredibly pure white flowers, which initially have a pinkish color with a pearlescent tint.

In 1973, the Krasavitsa Moskvy variety was awarded the Golden Lilac Branch by the International Union of Lilac Breeders. He received well-deserved recognition all over the world and a lot of enthusiastic epithets.

For example, from the former president of this organization, Colin Chapman: "If there is lilac in paradise, then this is the Beauty of Moscow!"

Lilac ordinary grade "Beauty of Moscow" (Beauty of Moscow)

4. Common lilac "Krasnaya Moskva" photo and description

A spectacular variety with a mass of fans around the world. The author is also Leonid Alekseevich Kolesnikov.

The height and width of the bush is 260-290 cm. Simple purple flowers in rather large inflorescences (16-18 cm) with a distinct aroma.

Lilac ordinary grade "Krasnaya Moskva"

5. Common lilac "Sensation" photo and description

A very popular variety, winner and prize-winner of many competitions. It is medium in height and width.

A distinctive feature of "Sensation" is the contrasting color of the inflorescences: a purple center and white edging. The flowers are simple, large with a weak aroma. Inflorescence length: 15-19 cm.

Lilac ordinary grade "Sensation"

Other popular varieties in Russian gardens

There are a great variety of varieties, we have selected the most popular and famous.

• Amethyst, Ami Schott, Aucubaefolia, Belle de Nancy, Charles Joly, Condorcet, Congo (Congo), Firmament.
• Katherine Havemeyer, Madame Charles Souchet, Michel Buchner. Miss Ellen Willmott, Mme Lemoine, Monique Lemoine.
• Mrs Edward Harding, President Grevy, President Lincoln, Prince Wolkonsky, Rochester, Violetta ).
• "Hortensia", "Dawn of Communism", "India", "Swan", "Leonid Leonov", "Dream", "Mulatto", "Hope". Moscow Sky, Donbass Lights, Kolesnikov Olympics. "Memory of Vekhov", "Memory of Kolesnikov", "Taras Bulba".

Popular varieties of lilacs of other types

Lilac hyacinth (Syringa x hyacinthiflora)

Buffon, Esther Staley, Maiden's Blush, Sweetheart.

Lilac Hyacinth grade "Buffon" (Buffon)

Meyer's lilac (Syringa Meyeri)

Bloomerang Pink Perfume, Bloomerang Purple, Josee, Flowerfest, Palibin, Red Pixie , "Tinkerbell" (Tinkerbell).

Meyer's lilac variety "Palibin" (Palibin)

Preston's lilac (Syringa prestoniae)

Agnes Smith, Elinor, Helene, Hiawatha, Minuet, Miss Canada, Miss Canada, Redwine "(" Redwine ").

Lilac Preston grade "Miss Canada"

Lilac varieties by flower color + simple and double lilac varieties

The official classification of lilac varieties is divided into eight groups according to the color of the inflorescences. We will list some of the popular varieties of each.

White lilac varieties (I)

Simple. "Flora" (Flora), "Rochester" (Rochester), "Galina Ulanova", "Swan".

Terry. Miss Ellen Willmott, Mme Lemoine, Monique Lemoine. "Beauty of Moscow", "Memory of Kolesnikov".

Purple varieties of lilac (II)

Simple. "Albert Holden" (Albert Holden), "Cosmos", "Leonid Leonov", "Twilight".

Terry. “Maximowicz” (Maksimovich), “Violetta” (Violetta), “Memory of Vekhov”.

Blue lilac varieties (III)

Simple. Blanche Sweet, Firmament, Madame Charles Souchet, President Lincoln, Wedgwood Blue, Wonderblue ).

Terry. Ami Schott, Aucubaefolia, Condorcet, President Grevy.

Lilac grade "Wedgwood Blue" (Wedgwood blue)

Note. The maximum blueness of the color is possible only on alkaline soil; on acidic soil, the flowers will be closer to pink or purple.

Lilac (purple) (IV)

Simple. Christophe Colomb (Christophe Colomb), Alexey Maresyev, Captain Gastello.

Terry. "Emile Lemoine" (Emile Lemoine), "Michel Buchner" (Michel Buchner), "Memory of Kirov".

Pink lilac varieties - Pinkish (V)

Simple. Buffon, Maiden's Blush, Hortense, Mulatto.

Terry. Belle de Nancy, Edward J Gardner, Katherine Havemeyer,

Magenta (VI)

Simple. Congo (Congo), Esther Staley (Esther Staley), Dawn of Communism, Banner of Lenin, Raj Kapoor.

Terry. Mrs Edward Harding, Prince Wolkonsky, Sweetheart, Donbass Lights.

Dark lilac cultivars - Purple (VII)

Simple. Andenken an Ludwig Spath, Purple Heart, Mrs. W.E. Marshall ". "India", "Red Moscow", "Lights of Moscow".

Terry. Charles Joly, Paul Hariot, Salavat Yulaev, Taras Bulba, Federico Garcia Lorca.

Difficult or transitional (VIII)

Simple. "Amethyst" (Amethyst, (III-IV)), "Sensation" (Sensation). "Dream" (III-IV).

Terry. “Bogdan Khmelnitsky” (IV-V), “Hope” (III-IV), “The Sky of Moscow” (III-IV-VI), “P.P. Konchalovsky "(III-IV)," Kolesnikov Olympics "(IV-V)," Morning of Moscow "(IV-V).

Yellow lilac: varieties

To date, there is only one confirmed cultivar with yellow flowers - Primrose. At the same time, it officially refers to the white color.

Lilac varieties Kolesnikov

The author of the variety collection Leonid Alekseevich Kolesnikov (Wikipedia article) - a legendary man with an incredible destiny. The link presents the life path and all varieties of lilac breeding by Leonid Alekseevich Kolesnikov.

In total, they bred about 300 varieties, but today a little more than 50 remain, and the rest have been lost. Moreover, many of them miraculously survived in a single copy.

For example, Marina Raskova is a men's monastery near Bryansk, and General Panfilov is a botanical garden in Almaty (Alma-Ata). Moreover, some of them were registered after the death of their creator.

• We will list the 13 most popular surviving Kolesnikov lilac varieties in alphabetical order.

Galina Ulanova (white), Hydrangea (pinkish). "Dawn of Communism" (purple), "Banner of Lenin" (magenta). "India" (purple), "Beauty of Moscow" (white), "Red Moscow" (purple).

"Dream" (bluish-purple), "Hope" (bluish), "Sky of Moscow" (bluish-purple). Kolesnikov Olympics (pinkish), Memory of Kolesnikov (white), Twilight (pinkish).

Lilac ordinary grade "Moscow Sky"

What varieties of lilacs do not grow?

The largest amount of growth is produced by common lilac and many varieties based on it. If the shoots are not needed, then set the base of the bush at ground level, but not higher than 2-3 cm.

In a grafted seedling (stock - common lilac), place the root collar on a small mound 7-9 cm above ground level, so that there is less growth from the "wild" stock (common lilac).

Grafted specimens on a Hungarian lilac stock practically do not produce overgrowth. When planting such a specimen, on the contrary, deepen it 6-7 cm, so that the cultivar is easier to transfer over time to its own roots. The chances are few, but it is better to have them than not to have them.

• According to experts, varieties that do not give growth: "Belisent" (Belisent), "Hiawatha" (Hiawatha), "Beauty of Moscow", "Dream" "Christopher Columbus".
• Gives little overgrowth: "Monge" (Monge - dark simple).

Top ten varieties or the most beautiful varieties of lilacs

In gardens and parks around the world, including Russian ones, it is not the species that are most widespread, but the varieties obtained on their basis. In total, there are more than 2,400 varieties, most of which are bred using common lilac.

This rating was compiled during the regular congress of the members of the International Lilac Society in the course of a survey. So, in 2016 such varieties were selected.

1. Krasavitsa Moskvy (Beauty of Moscow), S. vulgaris (Beauty of Moscow). Winner of the last 3 conventions.
2. "Sweetheart" (Sweetheart), S. hyacinthiflora.
3. "Firmament", S. vulgaris.
4. Sensation, S. vulgaris and Maiden's Blush, S. hyacinthiflora.
5. Congo (Congo), S. vulgaris, Lilac Sunday, S. × chinensis and President Lincoln, S. vulgaris.

Varietieswho received some of votes

Alice Franklin (Alice Franklin), S. Vulgaris, Ludwig Spaeth (Ludwig Shpet), S. Vulgaris, Mme Lemoine (Madame Lemoine), S. Vulgaris, Marie Frances (Mary Frances), S. Vulgaris, "Miss Kim", S. pubescens subsp. Patula.

Monge, S. vulgaris, Primrose, S. vulgaris, Souvenir d'Alice Harding, S. Vulgaris, Spring Parade, S. Vulgaris, "Tristo Barbaro" (Tristo Barbaro), S. Vulgaris.

It is worth noting that the top ten varieties practically do not change every year, sometimes new varieties appear, and sometimes old ones are remembered and they also receive votes and become leaders.

Results of the survey "The best variety of lilacs" at the world convention of lilac breeders in 2017 (Boston, USA)

1-2 place was shared by Sarah Sands and Lilac Sunday, S. × chinensis. In third place were Rochester and Maiden’s Blush, while delegates ranked Nadezhda, Ami Schott and Hulda in fourth place.

The best varieties of lilacs for the Moscow region

How many people have so many opinions, we will name some varieties of lilacs that grow well and bloom profusely in the Moscow region.

Andenken an Ludwig Spath, President Grevy.

Any variety of the selection of Leonid Alekseevich Kolesnikov will be the undoubted welcome guests of the garden near Moscow. Choose any variety you like, and it will delight you for many, many years. We have listed the most popular of them in the article above.

ADDITIONS TO THE ARTICLE:

1. THE MOST POPULAR TYPES OF LILAC WITH PHOTOS AND DESCRIPTIONS!

2. WHAT ARE LILAC-LIKE BUSHES?

3. LANDING AND CARE OF LILAC IN OPEN GROUND - OVERVIEW!

4. HOW TO CUT THE LILAC CORRECTLY?

5. LILAC BREEDING - THE BEST WAYS! + VIDEO

We wish you to choose the most beautiful and best varieties of lilacs that will bring joy!

How good are the varieties of lilacs created in the last century by the brilliant domestic breeder - self-taught Leonid Alekseevich Kolesnikov! May 18 marked the 120th anniversary of his birth. Lilac was the main content of the breeder's life, his passion.Each flower of the Kolesnikov variety contains a piece of the soul of its creator.The ending. Part 1 here
In the morning, at dawn,
On the dewy grass
I will go breathe fresh in the morning;
And into the fragrant shadow
Where lilacs are crowded
I will go looking for my happiness ...
There is one happiness in life
I'm destined to find
And that happiness lives in lilacs;
On green branches, On scented tassels
My poor happiness blooms ...
(Ekaterina Beketova) Leonid Alekseevich Kolesnikov's lilacs continued to conquer the hearts of people, to conquer the world, but anxiety did not leave him - a new building came close to the house and his garden, piles of construction debris, that look, will fall on the dilapidated fence. There is still no security. Every night during flowering, raids are made on the garden, bushes break off, uprooted. So, during one of the raids, a unique and rarest lilac of bright yellow color was barbarously destroyed ... The bright red, which did not have time to find a name, also disappeared without a trace.
"Gastello" With a great delay in 1964 it was decided to create a lilac nursery on the Shchelkovskoe highway. Kolesnikov was already 71 years old. The land in that place was poor. A world-renowned breeder transported the land by hand on a large cart. For his own money, he hired cars to transport large bushes of lilacs.
"Ivan Michurin"Soon a new misfortune came. Barely accustomed lilacs began to break with bulldozers, the territory of the nursery was selected for the construction of multi-storey buildings. Kolesnikov resisted. He pounded the thresholds of officials. And ... he was retired, and the unique garden was "transformed into a public landscaping object." The rarest varieties of lilacs were destroyed. And their creator died of a heart attack on January 28, 1968 ... Someone said: "Talents need help!" And here fools beat and beat talents! With the death of the breeder, many of his famous varieties were lost. Today it is impossible to find, for example, a reference variety of lilacs "Marshal Zhukov" in any of the botanical gardens of the capital, as well as in private collections. But he is in the Royal Botanic Gardens of Canada. And isn't it a paradox that the bushes of two varieties of Kolesnikov's lilacs "The Way of Communism" and "The Banner of Communism" are growing in the park next to the US Congress.
"Dust"In Russia, the varieties of lilacs of the outstanding Soviet breeder L.A. Kolesnikov are insultingly few. Small curtains can be seen on the territory of the Kremlin and at the All-Russian Exhibition Center (former VDNKh). The most complete collection of varieties is the pride of the collection of the Main Botanical Garden of the Russian Academy of Sciences and the Botanical Garden of Moscow State University. Of the 300 varieties bred and elite seedlings, about 60 samples have been preserved. We will never see huge purple inflorescences ‘Heart of Danko’, snow-white ‘Branch of the world’ and mysterious ‘Vasilisa the Beautiful’. “Shostakovich’s Melodies” will not sound in our garden and will not beckon “Golubye Dali” and “Pamir Summit”, and the “Deceiver” will not surprise with the metamorphoses of its color. ‘Snowflake’, ‘Cornucopia’, ‘Confession’, ‘Laureate’, all of them are only in old photographs. And those that have survived are beautiful. These are "Dream" and "Hope", the famous "Beauty of Moscow", "Memory of Kirov", "Soviet Arctic", "Kolesnikov Olympics" ... Several dozen varieties can be found in private collections, botanical gardens in Russia and the former Soviet republics.
Kolesnikov Olympics "
"Beauty of Moscow"
"Hope"
"If there is lilac in paradise, then this is" Beauty of Moscow "!" - exclaimed once the expresident of the International Lilac Society, Briton Colin Chapman. The masterpiece, rare in beauty, snow-white with pink buds, received worldwide recognition, and first of all for it in 1973 in Boston (USA) the author was posthumously noted with a high award of the International Lilac Society "Golden branch of lilac"Recently, our heraldic commission included the breeder's surname among the most famous people of the past century.
"Alexey Maresyev"
"Caprice"
"Komsomolskaya Pravda"Lilac L.A.Kolesnikov is well known and loved all over the world. Thanks to him sixty years ago the concept of "Russian lilac" appeared in the world! Before Kolesnikov, lilacs were French, German, Canadian, Chinese, Balkan ... In the middle of the twentieth century, when gardens and parks were decorated with varieties of Kolesnikov lilacs, people remembered this name. Each Kolesnikov variety is exclusive, memorable, with a pronounced personality. They can be listed endlessly. And everyone will be worthy of our attention and admiration. Just as the person who created them is worthy of respect and admiration. This lilac is found in the collections of many botanical gardens. Some of these varieties have been lost in Russia. They must be returned to their homeland, found and preserved, multiplied and not allowed to disappear from the face of the earth to the most beautiful flowers. So that both our children and grandchildren can see this miracle of miracles - the lilac of Kolesnikov.There is something divinely magical about lilacs, something that ennobles all of us. It is not for nothing that the old books on gardening called lilacs nothing more than "the tree of paradise."
"Andryusha Gromov"
Galina Ulanova
"Sky of Moscow"
"Polina Osipenko"
"Paul Robson"

Sholokhov
"Marshal Zhukov"
"Alexey Maresyev"
"Mikhail Kalinin"

"Hope"
"40 years of the Komsomol"

Memory of KolesnikovPhotos of lilacs by Svetlana Biryukova and from the site of the Lilac Usadba nursery

And also here and here