Philadelphus 'Natchez' - SOLITAIR 80-100 CM C15

Description
The Mock orange 'Natchez' (Philadelphus x virginalis) is an upright, compact shrub that produces white, cupped flowers with a strong fragrance. They appear from May to June. The Mock orange 'Natchez' also has egg-shaped, dark green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady location, it usually reaches a height of around 2 metres and is around 2 metres wide. The Mock orange 'Natchez' makes no special demands on the soil.

Bulletpoints
* Suitable for flowering hedges * the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * strongly scented flowers * suitable for containers * resistant to urban climates, smoke-hardy

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Mock orange 'Natchez's are dark green, ovate, opposite and toothed. They are about 4 - 7 cm in size.

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

Growth
Mock orange 'Natchez' is an upright and compact growing shrub. It usually reaches a height of 1.5 - 2 m and is approx. 1.2 - 2 m wide. It usually grows 15 - 30 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 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 are semi-double and appear from May to June. They are strongly scented.

Use
Tub, solitary, bee pasture, hedge, bird food plant

Root
Philadelphus x virginalis 'Natchez' is a heartroot.