Plants by mail order since 1984, over 4100 plants online today!
- Shop Now
- Burncoose Specialities
- This Month
- Offers & Promotions
- RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2022
- Engage With Us
- Information, Help & Advice
- About Us & Our Services
- Terms & Conditions
- Log In / Register


PHILADELPHUS 'Manteau d'Hermine'
Commonly known as Mock orange, Syringa
Compact habit. Fragrant double, creamy-white flowers
Further Reading....
-
Deciduouspointed, pale to mid-green leaves to 2.5cm (1in) long.
-
CreamCreamy-white.
-
Height75cm (30in)
-
Spread1.5m (5ft)
-
Dwarf shrubTypically only grows to a maximum of one or two feet in height but there will be some exceptions.Bushy, compact shrub with arching shoots. Produces flowers 4cm (1½in) across, usually in racemes of 3.
-
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 'Manteau d'Hermine'
- Details
- Mature Size
- Tips and Advice
- Goes Well With
- Planting Combinations
- Other Suggestions
- See Also...
-
Additional FeaturesPests & DiseasesAphids, powdery mildew.Place of originHybrid from French plantsman Victor Lemoine.Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
-
Flower ShapeDoubleMulti rows of petals, no stamen showing
-
Garden Location/ConditionsPatio / pot plantsSuitable for small gardens
-
HardinessFully hardy
-
Leaf marginEntire
(see photos above) -
Leaf shapeElliptic
(see photos above) -
Pruning groupPruning 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.
RHS groups 2 & 3 -
Scented PlantsScented flowersVery fragrant
-
Seasonal InterestSummer
-
Soil ConditionsFertile well drained soilModerately fertile
-
WildlifeBee friendlyRabbit Resistant
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Philadelphus - Growing Guide
75cm (30in)
|
![]() |
![]() |
1.5m (5ft) |
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

Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00

Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
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