PHILADELPHUS 'Virginal'

Fragrant, double white flowers

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£15.00 each

MULTIBUY SAVING

Any 3+ £13.00 each

Ready in 3 - 5 days

Normally 3 - 5 days

2 to 3 Litre

White
Height - 3m (10ft) or more
Spread - 2.5m (8ft)
Tall Shrub - vigorous, upright
Hardy - very cold winter - Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
Full sun
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.
Flower Shape - Double - Multi rows of petals, no stamen showing - 5cm (2in) across
Racemes - loose racemes of 5-9
Hardiness - Fully hardy -
Pruning group - 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.

RHS groups 2 & 3
Scented Plants - Scented flowers - - very fragrant
Seasonal Interest - Summer -
Soil Conditions - Fertile well drained soil - - moderately fertile
Wildlife - Bee friendly -
Rabbit Resistant