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PHILADELPHUS coronarius 'Aureus'
Commonly known as Mock orange, Syringa
Golden foliage, white flowers
Plant Details
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Good to knowSyn. P. caucasicus 'Aureus'
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Pests & DiseasesAphids, powdery mildew.
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Place of originSouthern Europe, Caucasus
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Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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Deciduousgolden-yellow leaves to 10cm (4in) long, yellow-green in summer.
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White
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SingleRow of petals round conspicuous stamens - no more than 8 petals
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Fully hardy
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Gold
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Serrulate
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Ovate
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Height1.5m (5ft)
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Spread1-1.5m (3-5ft)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightUpright habit. Produces creamy-white flowers 2.5cm (1in) across in short, terminal racemes of 5-9 blooms.
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Hardy - very cold winterHardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
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Scented flowers
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Bee friendly
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Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size1.5m (5ft)
1-1.5m (3-5ft)
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Garden Location/Conditions
BorderSuitable for a shrub borderCottage garden
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Soil Conditions
Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Sun Requirements
Partial shadeProtect from full sun as flowering shoots may burn
Philadelphus - Growing Guide
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