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PHILADELPHUS 'Frosty Morn'
Commonly known as Mock orange, Syringa
Very sweetly scented double white flowers
Further Reading....
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Deciduous
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WhitePointed petals in a perfect rosette. -
Height1.5m (5ft) -
Spread1.5m (5ft)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightBushy, compact shrub with an upright habit.
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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) -
Full sun -
Partial shade
PHILADELPHUS 'Frosty Morn'
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Additional Features
Pests & DiseasesAphids, powdery mildew.
Place of originGarden origin. Guy D. Bush, Minnesota, USA. 1953.Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus. -
Flower ShapeDoubleMulti rows of petals, no stamen showing
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Garden Location/ConditionsBorderSuitable for a shrub borderCottage garden
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HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf margin
Serrulate(see photos above) -
Leaf shape
Ovate
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Pruning group
Pruning group 2Suitable 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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Scented PlantsScented flowersHighly scented.
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Seasonal InterestSummer
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soil
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Wildlife
Bee friendlyRabbit Resistant
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Philadelphus - Growing Guide
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