Philadelphus 'Belle Etoile' - 60-80 CM C5

Description
The Mock orange 'Belle Etoile' (Philadelphus) is an upright, compact small shrub that produces white, cupped flowers with a strong fragrance. They appear from June to July. The Mock orange 'Belle Etoile' also has egg-shaped, medium green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady location, it usually reaches a height of approx. 1.5 metres and grows to a width of approx. 1.5 metres. The Mock orange 'Belle Etoile' makes no particular demands on the soil.

Bulletpoints
* strongly scented flowers * Suitable for containers

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Mock orange 'Belle Etoile's are medium green, ovate and opposite. They are about 3 - 5 cm in size.

Frost hardiness
The Mock orange 'Belle Etoile' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Mock orange 'Belle Etoile' is an upright and compact small shrub. It usually reaches a height of 1 - 1.5 m and is approx. 1 - 1.5 m wide. Slow growing. Usually grows 10 - 15 cm per year.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
No special requirements Standard container plant soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
Thinning pruning is recommended, in which only the shoots that are too dense are removed.

Flower
The white, cupped flowers appear from June to July. They grow to about 5 - 6 cm and are strongly scented.

Use
Tub, solitary