Philadelphus cor. 'Aureus' - 30-40 CM C3

Description
The Mock orange 'Aureus' (Philadelphus coronarius) is an upright, compact, deciduous shrub with decorative, matt, lanceolate, greenish-yellow leaves with dark green markings. The light yellow shoots are also an interesting sight. It also bears white, cupped flowers arranged in clusters from May to June. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, humus-rich, nutrient-rich soil, it usually grows to a height of around 2.5 metres and is around 2.5 metres wide.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Philadelphus caucasicus.

Bulletpoints
* beautiful foliage * the blossoms are favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * strongly scented flowers * attractive yellow autumn colouring * suitable for containers * light yellow shoots * resistant to urban climates

leaves
High leaf ornamental value. The deciduous leaves of the Mock orange 'Aureus's are greenish-yellow, dark green, lanceolate, matt, opposite. They are about 6 - 9 cm in size. Light yellow shoots. Mock orange 'Aureus' turns bright yellow in autumn.

Bark
Dark brown, smooth, shiny bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Spread
Southern Europe to Caucasus.

Frost hardiness
The Mock orange 'Aureus' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Mock orange 'Aureus' is an upright and compact growing shrub. It usually reaches a height of 1.5 - 2.5 m and is approx. 1.5 - 2.5 m wide. Rapidly growing.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

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

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal 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 of the Mock orange 'Aureus' appear in clusters from May to June. They are strongly scented.

Use
Tub, solitary, bee pasture, scented garden

Root
Philadelphus coronarius 'Aureus' is a heartroot.