Philadelphus coronarius 'Aureus' (Mock Orange)
Mock Orange 'Aureus', Sweet Mock Orange 'Aureus', Fragrant Mockorange 'Aureus', Philadelphus caucasicus 'Aureus'
Noted for its bold foliage, award-winning Philadelphus coronarius 'Aureus' (Mock Orange) is an upright, medium-sized deciduous shrub boasting brilliant yellow ovate leaves in spring, turning green with age. In late spring to early summer, its pleasantly arching branches bear abundant clusters of very fragrant, cup-shaped, 4-petaled, creamy-white flowers, 1 in. across (2.5 cm). Magnificent in bloom, this Philadelphus selection is equally attractive when not in bloom, thanks to its beautiful golden-yellow foliage. Consider planting near a patio, so the fragrance can be enjoyed.
- Recipient of the prestigious Award of Garden Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society.
- Grows up to 6-8 ft. tall (180-240 cm) and 4-5 ft. wide (120-150 cm).
- A full sun to light shade lover, this plant is best grown in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils. Thrives in moist, organically rich soils.
- Great for shrub borders, foundation plantings, and informal flowering hedges.
- Generally pest and disease free. Keep an eye out for leaf spots, canker, powdery mildew, and rust.
- Propagate by softwood or hardwood cuttings
- Blooms on previous year’s wood, so prune immediately after flowering. Old plants can be rejuvenated after flowering by cutting old wood back to the ground. Removal of suckers may be required if a colony is not desired.
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Requirements
Hardiness | 4
– 7 |
---|---|
Heat Zones | 1
– 7 |
Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, A1, A2, A3 |
Plant Type | Shrubs |
Plant Family | Philadelphus - Mock Oranges |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early,Mid,Late) |
Height | 6' – 8' (180cm – 240cm) |
Spread | 4' – 5' (120cm – 150cm) |
Spacing | 48" – 60" (120cm – 150cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy |
Tolerance | Clay Soil, Rabbit |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Hedges and Screens |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Informal and Cottage |
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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Requirements
Hardiness | 4
– 7 |
---|---|
Heat Zones | 1
– 7 |
Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, A1, A2, A3 |
Plant Type | Shrubs |
Plant Family | Philadelphus - Mock Oranges |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early,Mid,Late) |
Height | 6' – 8' (180cm – 240cm) |
Spread | 4' – 5' (120cm – 150cm) |
Spacing | 48" – 60" (120cm – 150cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy |
Tolerance | Clay Soil, Rabbit |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Hedges and Screens |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Informal and Cottage |