PHILADELPHUS 'Petite Perfume Pink'
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PHILADELPHUS 'Petite Perfume Pink'
Commonly known as Mock orange, Syringa
RHS Chelsea Plant of the Year 2025. The first Philadelphus with fully pink flowers, a compact habit and exceptional scent
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Good to know
RHS Chelsea Plant of the Year 2025 Winner -
Place of origin
Bred by Alan Postill of Hilliers -
Deciduous
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Shades of pink
All shades of pink through to Carmine (red)Pale pink with darker centres -
Single
Row of petals round conspicuous stamens - no more than 8 petals -
Border
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Cottage garden
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Patio / pot plants
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Town garden
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Height
1–1.5 metres -
Spread
0.5–1 metres -
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 flowers
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Tolerates all
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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Bee friendly
View Planting Tips and Care Advice
Philadelphus - Growing Guide