PHILADELPHUS 'Lemoinei'
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PHILADELPHUS 'Lemoinei'
Commonly known as Mock orange, Syringa
Scented white flowers
£17.50 each
MULTIBUY SAVING
Any 3+ £15.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Pests & Diseases
Aphids, powdery mildew. -
Place of origin
Bred by French plant breeder Victor Lemoine. 1884. -
Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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DeciduousMid-green, tapered leaves to 5cm (2in) long with 2 or 3 teeth on both margins.
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White
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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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Serrate
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Ovate
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Height
1.5m (5ft) -
Spread
1.5m (5ft)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightUpright with arching branches. Flowers profusely with blooms 2.5cm (1in) across in racemes of 3-5.
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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 moist well-drained soil
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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 Size1.5m (5ft)
1.5m (5ft)
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Philadelphus - Growing Guide
