Philadelphus species and hybrids

Hydrangeaceae

Mock Orange

Mostly deciduous shrubs, varying in size; many growing 2 to 3 metres tall.

Many produce sweet orange scented white flowers in spring or early summer.

Uses

Garden shrub

Culture

Grow in full sun or part shade; protect from strong winds. Needs freely draining, fertile organic soil.

Prune after flowering, cutting weaker stems back to the ground and shortening other shoots.

Propagation

Softwood cuttings and gentle bottom heat in spring will strike with daytime air temperatures around 13 degrees celsius or higher.

Cultivars

Many hybrids and species cultivars are grown.

Plant Health

Half hardy

More info

Mock Orange is a common name given to other scented plants as swell, which are not Philadelphus.

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