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PHILADELPHUS 'Virginal'
Commonly known as Mock orange, Syringa
Fragrant, double white flowers
Further Reading....
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White -
Height - 3m (10ft) or more -
Spread - 2.5m (8ft)
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Tall Shrub - vigorous, upright
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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) -
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Partial shade -
Additional Features - Good to know - older plants produce few branches at the base so better at the back of a border. -
Pests & Diseases - aphids, powdery mildew. -
Place of origin - garden origin. A Lemoine hybrid. 1907. -
Resistant to honey fungus - These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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Flower Shape - Double - Multi rows of petals, no stamen showing - 5cm (2in) across
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Racemes - loose racemes of 5-9
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Hardiness - Fully hardy
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Scented Plants - Scented flowers - very fragrant
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Seasonal Interest - Summer
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Soil Conditions - Fertile well drained soil - moderately fertile
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Wildlife - Bee friendly -
Rabbit Resistant
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Philadelphus - Growing Guide
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