Philadelphus 'Dame Blanche' - 80-100 CM C10

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

Bulletpoints
* strongly scented flowers * Suitable for containers

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Mock orange 'Dame Blanche's are dark green, ovate and opposite. They are about 3 - 6 cm in size.

Frost hardiness
The Mock orange 'Dame Blanche' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Mock orange 'Dame Blanche' is a dense 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 15 - 20 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 are semi-double and appear from June to July. They grow to about 3 - 4 cm and are strongly scented.

Use
Tub, solitary