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PHILADELPHUS
Commonly known as Mock orange, Syringa
All JUN-AUG
Further Reading....
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DeciduousGrey-green leaves to 2.5cm (1in) long
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Height2m (6½ft) -
Spread2m (6½ft)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightDense, upright shrub with strongly arching branches. Produces flat flowers about 3cm (1¼in) across with an intense reddish blotch at the base of the petals. Usually produced singly, rarely in racemes of 3 at the ends of leafy twigs
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Hardy - cold winterHardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
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Partial shade
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Additional Features
Good to knowCan be pruned back to a strong bud after flowering. Proving hardier than first thought
Pests & DiseasesAphids, powdery mildew
Place of originMexico. A form introduced by Nick Macer, Pan Global Plants from shrubs in the garden of Martyn Rix grown from seed collected in mexico in 1991.Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus. -
Flower ShapeSingleRow of petals round conspicuous stamens - no more than 8 petals
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Garden Location/ConditionsBorderSuitable for a shrub border
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HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf margin
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Leaf shape
Lanceolate
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Pruning group
Pruning 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.
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Scented PlantsScented flowers
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Seasonal InterestSummer
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soilModerately fertile
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Wildlife
Bee friendlyRabbit Resistant
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Philadelphus - Growing Guide
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Buy Varieties of PHILADELPHUS
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PHILADELPHUS affinis
Mock orange, Syringa
Gift-wrapping available
£20.00
PHILADELPHUS 'Belle Etoile'
Mock orange, Syringa
freely produced fragrant single white flowers with a purple throat
Gift-wrapping available
MULTIBUY Any 3+ £15.00 each
£17.00 each
PHILADELPHUS coronarius
Mock orange, Syringa
strongly scented with creamy-white flowers
Gift-wrapping available
MULTIBUY Any 3+ £15.00 each
£17.00 each
PHILADELPHUS coronarius 'Aureus'
Mock orange, Syringa
golden foliage, white flowers
Gift-wrapping available
MULTIBUY Any 3+ £15.00 each
£17.00 each
PHILADELPHUS coronarius 'Illuminati Tower'
Mock orange, Syringa
narrow upright habit and produces a multitude of fragrant white flowers from between the leaves
PHILADELPHUS 'Frosty Morn'
Mock orange, Syringa
very sweetly scented double white flowers
PHILADELPHUS insignis
Mock orange, Syringa
panicles of cup-shaped flowers. One of the last species to flower which lasts on into July
PHILADELPHUS 'Lemoinei'
Mock orange, Syringa
scented white flowers
Gift-wrapping available
MULTIBUY Any 3+ £15.00 each
£17.00 each
PHILADELPHUS maculatus 'Sweet Clare'
Mock orange, Syringa
small silver-green leaves. Strongly scented white flowers, with crimson centre, on arching branches.
PHILADELPHUS 'Manteau d'Hermine'
Mock orange, Syringa
compact habit. Fragrant double, creamy-white flowers
Gift-wrapping available
MULTIBUY Any 3+ £15.00 each
£17.00 each
PHILADELPHUS 'Minnesota Snowflake'
Mock orange, Syringa
double snow-white flowers
Gift-wrapping available
MULTIBUY Any 3+ £15.00 each
£17.00 each
PHILADELPHUS 'Mont Blanc'
Mock orange, Syringa
single scented white flowers
Gift-wrapping available
MULTIBUY Any 3+ £15.00 each
£17.00 each
PHILADELPHUS 'Pearls of Perfume'
Mock orange, Syringa
double white flowers on old and new growth
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PHILADELPHUS 'Snowbelle'
Mock orange, Syringa
fragrant, double white flowers.
Gift-wrapping available
MULTIBUY Any 3+ £15.00 each
£17.00
PHILADELPHUS 'Snowstorm'
Mock orange, Syringa
double white flowers, vigorous grower
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