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    PHILADELPHUS insignis

    Commonly known as Mock orange, Syringa

    Panicles of cup-shaped flowers. One of the last species to flower which lasts on into July
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    2 to 3 Litre   - Click to view photo
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    • Good to know
      Syn. P. 'Souvenir de Billiard'. One of the last to flower
    • Pests & Diseases
      Aphids, powdery mildew
    • Place of origin
      USA (California)
    • Resistant to honey fungus
      These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
    • Deciduous
    • Cup-shaped
    • Single
      Row of petals round conspicuous stamens - no more than 8 petals
    • Border
      Suitable for a shrub border
    • Cottage garden
    • Fully hardy
    • Serrulate
    • Ovate
    • Height
      3m (10ft)
    • Spread
      3m (10ft)
    • Tall Shrub
      Bushy shrub producing flowers 2cm (¾in) across in panicles of 15-20.
    • 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.

    • Hardy - average winter
      Hardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F)
    • Scented flowers
      Faintly scented
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile well drained soil
      Moderately fertile
    • Full sun
    • Partial shade
    • Bee friendly
    • Rabbit Resistant
    • Mature Size
      3m (10ft)
      Tall Shrub - guide for size not form Average Person
        3m (10ft)
       
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