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PHILADELPHUS coronarius
Commonly known as Mock orange, Syringa
Strongly scented with creamy-white flowers
£17.50 each
MULTIBUY SAVING
Any 3+ £15.00 each
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Pests & Diseases
Aphids, powdery mildew. -
Place of origin
Southern Europe, Caucasus -
Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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DeciduousMid-green, shallowly toothed leaves to 10cm (4in) long.
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Cream
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Cup-shaped
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SingleRow of petals round conspicuous stamens - no more than 8 petals
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BorderSuitable for a shrub border
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Cottage garden
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Fully hardy
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Serrulate
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Ovate
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Height
3m (10ft) -
Spread
2.5m (8ft)
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Tall ShrubBroadly upright. Produces short, terminal racemes of 5-9 flowers 2.5cm (1in) across.
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Pruning group 2
Suitable for: Deciduous shrubs and trees that flower in Spring or early Summer on previous year's growth, including plants that produce new growth at or near ground level.
Pruning: Prune flowered shoots to strong buds. Cut back approximately 1/4 of old shoots to the base to promote replacement growth.
When: Annually, after flowering.
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Hardy - very cold winter
Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F) -
Scented flowersVery fragrant
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile well drained soilModerately fertile
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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Bee friendly
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Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size3m (10ft)
2.5m (8ft)
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