Philadelphus 'Snowbelle' - 50-60 CM C3

Description
The Mock orange 'Snowbelle' (Philadelphus x virginalis) is an upright, loose shrub that produces white, cupped flowers arranged in clusters with a strong fragrance. They appear from June to July. The Mock orange 'Snowbelle' also has egg-shaped, medium green leaves. Its bark is red-brown in colour. In a sunny to semi-shady location, it usually reaches a height of approx. 2.5 metres and grows to a width of approx. 1.2 metres. The Mock orange 'Snowbelle' makes no particular demands on the soil.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * strongly scented flowers * suitable for containers

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Mock orange 'Snowbelle's are medium green, ovate.

Bark
Red-brown bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

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

Growth
Mock orange 'Snowbelle' is an upright and loosely growing shrub. It usually reaches a height of 1.5 - 2.5 m and is approx. 0.8 - 1.2 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 of the Mock orange 'Snowbelle' appear in clusters from June to July. They are strongly scented.

Use
Container, solitary, bee pasture

Root
Philadelphus x virginalis 'Snowbelle' is a heartroot and, depending on the soil, forms finely branched roots.