Philadelphus 'Silberregen' - 40-60 CM C5

Description
The Mock orange 'Silberregen' (Philadelphus x lemoinei) is a dense, compact small shrub that produces white, cupped flowers with a pleasant fragrance. They appear from June to July. The Mock orange 'Silberregen' also has lanceolate, medium green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady location, it usually reaches a height of around 1 metre and grows to around 1 metre wide. The Mock orange 'Silberregen' makes no particular demands on the soil.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Philadelphus 'Silver Showers'.

Bulletpoints
* fragrant flowers * suitable for containers

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Mock orange 'Silberregen's are medium green, lanceolate, opposite. They are about 5 - 6 cm tall.

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

Growth
Mock orange 'Silberregen' is a small shrub that grows densely and compactly. It usually reaches a height of 0.8 - 1 m and is approx. 0.8 - 1 m wide. Slow-growing.

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 appear from June to July. They grow to about 2 - 3 cm and are pleasantly scented.

Use
Tub, solitary

Root
Philadelphus x lemoinei 'Silberregen' is a heartroot.