Philadelphus coronarius - 20-30 CM C2

Description
The Mock orange (Philadelphus coronarius) is an upright, overhanging shrub that produces white, cupped flowers arranged in clusters with a strong fragrance. They appear from May to June. The Mock orange also has matt, lanceolate, dark green leaves. Its bark is dark brown, smooth and shiny. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, humus-rich, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of around 4 metres and grows to a width of around 3 metres.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Philadelphus caucasicus.

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

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Mock oranges are dark green, lanceolate, matt, opposite. They are about 6 - 9 cm tall. Mock orange 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 has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Mock orange is an upright and overhanging shrub. It usually reaches a height of 3 - 4 m and is approx. 2 - 3 m wide.

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 ground 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 Mock orange appear in clusters from May to June. They are strongly scented.

Use
Tub, solitary, bee pasture, scented garden

Root
Philadelphus coronarius is a heartroot.