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PHILADELPHUS maculatus 'Sweet Clare'
Commonly known as Mock orange, Syringa
Small silver-green leaves. Strongly scented white flowers, with crimson centre, on arching branches.
£17.50
MULTIBUY SAVING
Any 3+ £15.00 each
Plant Details
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Good to know
Can be pruned back to a strong bud after flowering -
Pests & Diseases
Aphids, powdery mildew -
Place of origin
Mexico. Garden origin. UK. Maurice Foster.A Hilliers introduction -
Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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DeciduousLeaves to 2.5cm (1in) long
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Red
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White
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SingleRow of petals round conspicuous stamens - no more than 8 petals
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Fully hardy
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Entire
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Lanceolate
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Height
1.8m (6ft) -
Spread
1.8m (6ft)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightDense, upright shrub.
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Hardy - cold winter
Hardy 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) -
Scented flowersHighly scented
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Bee friendly
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Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size1.8m (6ft)
1.8m (6ft)
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Garden Location/Conditions
BorderSuitable for a shrub borderCoastal / windsweptSlightly back from the sea with more shelterCottage garden
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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 soilModerately fertile
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Sun Requirements
Full sun
Partial shade
