Philadelphus inodorus grandiflorus - 150-175 CM RB

Description
The Mock orange (Philadelphus inodorus grandiflorus) is an upright, loose, picturesque large shrub that produces white flowers arranged in clusters. They appear from June to July. The Mock orange also has egg-shaped, dark green leaves. Its bark is brown and flaking. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, moist to wet soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 4 metres and grows to a width of approx. 3 metres.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Philadelphus inodorus var. grandiflorus, Philadelphus grandiflorus.

Bulletpoints
* picturesque large shrub * attractive yellow autumn colouring * suitable for containers

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Mock oranges are dark green, ovate, opposite and serrated. They are about 5 - 11 cm in size. Mock orange turns bright yellow in autumn.

Bark
Brown, flaking bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Spread
North America.

Frost hardiness
The Mock orange has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Mock orange is an upright, loosely growing, picturesque large shrub. It usually reaches a height of 3 - 4 m and is approx. 2 - 3 m wide. It usually grows 20 - 40 cm per year.

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 flowers of Mock orange appear in clusters from June to July. These grow to about 4 - 5 cm in size.

Use
Tub, solitary