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PHILADELPHUS 'Snowbelle'
Commonly known as Mock orange, Syringa
Fragrant, double white flowers.
Plant Details
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Pests & Diseases
Aphids, powdery mildew -
Place of origin
Garden origin. Canada -
Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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DeciduousDark green, sparsely toothed leaves 3-8cm (1¼-3in) long, densely hairy beneath
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White
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Bowl-shapedOpening wide
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DoubleMulti rows of petals, no stamen showing
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Racemes
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Fully hardy
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Serrate
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Ovate
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Height
1.2m (4ft) -
Spread
1.2m (4ft) -
Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightFree-flowering, broadly upright shrub with chestnut-brown bark. Produces racemes of 5-7 flowers 6cm (2½in) across
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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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Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size1.2m (4ft)
1.2m (4ft)
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Garden Location/Conditions
BorderSuitable for a shrub borderCottage gardenPatio / pot plantsSuitable for small gardens
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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.
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Soil Conditions
Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Sun Requirements
Full sun
Best in full sunPartial shade
Tolerates light shade