Species: Philadelphus spp.

(fil-ah-del'fus)

Philadelphus spp.

Mock Orange

Found on Course Walks

Map of plant locations

(Plant location data may be incomplete)

In Collection(s):

None Listed

Cultivars

There are at least 60 species (many of the species are not found in cultivation), cultivars, and varieties of this genus. Cultivars tend to vary vary according to number of flowers/petals per flower, foliage color and density of growth.

'Aureus', 'Avalanche', 'Belle Etoile', 'Innocence', 'Miniature Snowflake', 'Minnesota Snowflake', 'Nanus', 'Natchez', 'Variegatus', 'Virginal'

Ornamental Characteristics

Size: Shrub > 8 feet

Height: 10' - 12' (spread 10' - 12')

Leaves: Deciduous

Shape: rounded

Ornamental Other: full sun or partial shade

Environmental Characteristics

Light: Full sun, Part shade

Hardy To Zone: 4a

Soil Ph: Can tolerate acid to alkaline soil (pH 5.0 to 8.0)

Environmental Other: very fragrant flowers in early June

Moisture Tolerance: Consistently moist, well-drained soil; Occasional periods of dry soil
See graphic below

Insect Disease

No diseases listed

Bare Root Transplanting

Other

transplants easily; requires pruning to maintain fullness

Moisture Tolerance Graphic

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Moisture Tolerance

Moisture graphic

Occasionally saturated or very wet soil

Consistently moist, well-drained soil

Occasional periods of dry soil

Prolonged periods of dry soil

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