Philadelphus microphyllus (Littleleaf Mock Orange)
Littleleaf Mock Orange, Mock Orange
Noted for its excellent drought tolerance, Philadelphus microphyllus (Littleleaf Mock Orange) is a multi-stemmed, deciduous shrub with long arching stems clothed with tiny, almost boxwood-like, medium-green leaves. Flowering for several weeks in late spring to early summer, a profusion of very fragrant, small, white flowers, 1 in. across (2.5 cm), are borne singly or in pairs. The bark is tan to reddish-gray and peeling. Showy, low maintenance, and easy to grow, Littleleaf Mock Orange makes a great background shrub or specimen plant.
- Grows up to 4-5 ft. tall and wide (120-150 cm).
- A full sun to partial shade lover, this plant is easily grown in average, dry to medium, well-drained soils. Tolerates a wide range of soil conditions except for poorly-drained ones. Drought tolerant once established.
- Great for shrub borders, foundation plantings, and informal flowering hedges.
- Generally pest and disease free. Keep an eye out for leaf spot, canker, powdery mildew, and rust.
- Blooms on previous year’s wood, so prune immediately after flowering.
- Native to the southeastern U.S. from Wyoming to southern California and Texas.
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Requirements
Hardiness | 5
– 9 |
---|---|
Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 7, 10, 14, 15, 16, 18 |
Plant Type | Shrubs |
Plant Family | Philadelphus - Mock Oranges |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early) |
Height | 4' – 5' (120cm – 150cm) |
Spread | 4' – 5' (120cm – 150cm) |
Spacing | 48" – 60" (120cm – 150cm) |
Water Needs | Low, Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Showy |
Native Plants | United States, California, Rocky Mountains, Colorado, Utah, Southwest, Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas |
Tolerance | Drought, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil |
Attracts | Butterflies |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Hedges and Screens |
Garden Styles | 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 | 5
– 9 |
---|---|
Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 7, 10, 14, 15, 16, 18 |
Plant Type | Shrubs |
Plant Family | Philadelphus - Mock Oranges |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early) |
Height | 4' – 5' (120cm – 150cm) |
Spread | 4' – 5' (120cm – 150cm) |
Spacing | 48" – 60" (120cm – 150cm) |
Water Needs | Low, Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Showy |
Native Plants | United States, California, Rocky Mountains, Colorado, Utah, Southwest, Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas |
Tolerance | Drought, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil |
Attracts | Butterflies |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Hedges and Screens |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage |