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PHILADELPHUS coronarius 'Aureus'
Commonly known as Mock orange, Syringa
Golden foliage, white flowers
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Deciduousgolden-yellow leaves to 10cm (4in) long, yellow-green in summer.
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White
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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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Partial shadeProtect from full sun as flowering shoots may burn
PHILADELPHUS coronarius 'Aureus'
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Additional FeaturesGood to knowSyn. P. caucasicus 'Aureus'Pests & DiseasesAphids, powdery mildew.Place of originSouthern Europe, CaucasusResistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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Flower ShapeSingleRow of petals round conspicuous stamens - no more than 8 petals
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Garden Location/ConditionsBorderSuitable for a shrub borderCottage garden
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HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf Colour (if not green)Gold
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Leaf marginSerrulate
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Leaf shapeOvate
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Scented PlantsScented flowers
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Seasonal InterestSummer
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soil
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WildlifeBee friendlyRabbit Resistant
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Philadelphus - Growing Guide
1.5m (5ft)
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Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
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AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
Only £8.00
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Afterplant - Tomatoes
AFTER PLANT TOMATO FEED Liquid Concentrate with Bio stimulant is a high potash liquid concentrate containing seaweed extract, plant derived amino acids and other nutrients specifically formulated to benefit tomatoes and greenhouse plants.
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Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
3 options from £3.00
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Rootgrow Ericoid mycorrhizal fungi
This specially adapted Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi will boost the growth of acid-loving plants like rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers and blueberries.
It contains ericoid and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, which are found in poor acidic soils where ericaceous plants naturally grow.
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All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50