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Philadelphus x virginalis

Mockorange

Deservedly popular for its large, very fragrant, semi-double flowers, this medium-sized, green-leaved shrub has a fountain-like form and is tolerant of adverse conditions.

  • »  Very fragrant, creamy-white, semi-double flowers
  • »  Dark green leaves
  • »  Seed capsules persist into the winter
  • »  Bushy plant with arching, mostly vertical twigs
  • »  Bloom TimeL Early summer

3gal
$42.25
  • Category:Shrubs
  • Hardiness Zone:3
  • Height:175-200 cm
  • Spread:125-150 cm
  • Bloom Color: White
Exposure
• Full Sun
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Average
• Average to Dry Soils
• Well-drained
Growth Rate
• Fast
Attributes
• Cut Flower/Foliage
• Deciduous
• Fragrant
• Seed
Flowering Time
• Lt. Spr-Sum
Habit
• Upright
• Vase-shape
Foliage Color
• Green
Landscape uses
• Foundation planting
• Hedge
• Specimen
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Philadelphus x virginalis

Mockorange grows best in a well-drained fertile soil, but will tolerate a wide range of soil types and conditions. Blooms on previous year's growth so prune immediately after flowering.