Mock Orange

Philadelphus Coronarius

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Overview

Mock Orange (Philadelphus coronarius) is a deciduous shrub offering prolific spring blooms with a delightful citrus fragrance. It matures to 10-12 feet in height and spans approximately 6-10 feet wide. Ideal for a hedgerow or accent plant, it flourishes in USDA zones 4-8 and prefers full sun to partial shade. Hardy and low-maintenance, it features oval-shaped leaves and delicate white flowers that attract pollinators. Regular pruning encourages vibrant growth.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 4–8Climate Temperate

Mock Orange (Philadelphus Coronarius) — It benefits from occasional pruning immediately after flowering; hardy and low-maintenance, it features, image 74

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 4–8

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Hydrangeaceae
Climate: Temperate

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Mock Orange (Philadelphus Coronarius) — white flowers in the garden; shrub with white blooms, image 142

Mock Orange (Philadelphus Coronarius) — scientifically termed Philadelphus coronarius; shrub for full or half, image 149

Mock Orange (Philadelphus Coronarius) — Hardy and low-maintenance, it features oval-shaped leaves and delicate white flowers that attract, image 147

Mock Orange (Philadelphus Coronarius) — Regular pruning encourages vibrant growth; and prefers full sun to part shade, image 148

Mock Orange (Philadelphus Coronarius) — which burst into bloom in late spring to early summer; turning yellow in fall for a subtle display of autumn, image 150

Mock Orange (Philadelphus Coronarius) — turning yellow in fall for a subtle display of autumn color.<br><br>Hardy in USDA zones 4 through 8; white, image 151

Mock Orange (Philadelphus Coronarius) — Ideal for a hedgerow or accent plant, it flourishes in USDA zones 4-8 and prefers full sun to partial, image 146

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