Mock Orange. A compact upright shrub with peeling dark chestnut-brown bark and single, very fragrant, pure white flowers. Max Height 1m. Max Spread 1m. Flowers June to July. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Philadelphus microphyllus
A compact upright shrub with peeling dark chestnut-brown bark and single, very fragrant, pure white flowers.
Additional information
| Generic | Philadelphus |
|---|---|
| Species | microphyllus |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Mock Orange |
| Flower Colour | white |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 1m |
| Family | Hydrangeaceae |
| Spread | 1m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| Fragrance | TRUE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | June, July |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Border |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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