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PHILADELPHUS 'Virginal'
Commonly known as Mock orange, Syringa
Fragrant, double white flowers
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes - Click to close
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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 fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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DeciduousLeaves to 8cm (3in) long, or more
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White
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DoubleMulti rows of petals, no stamen showing5cm (2in) across
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RacemesLoose racemes of 5-9
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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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Entire
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Ovate
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Height
3m (10ft) -
Spread
2.5m (8ft) -
Tall ShrubVigorous, upright
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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 well drained soilModerately fertile
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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 Size3m (10ft)
2.5m (8ft)
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Philadelphus - Growing Guide