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Philadelphus - Mock Oranges

Thriving on neglect, Philadelphus (Mock Orange) are deciduous shrubs boasting usually fragrant, single or fully double, cream or white flowers in late spring or early summer. Some varieties fill the air with their heady, fruity fragrance of orange blossom. Generally large and vigorous, Mock Orange shrubs are not fussy about soils and withstand heavy clay or lighter soils, acid or high pH. Wonderful in borders.

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Philadelphus 'Avalanche' (Mock Orange)

Regarded as one of the most fragrant of all Mock Oranges, Philadelphus 'Avalanche' is a multi-stemmed deciduous shrub of great beauty when in bloom. In late spring to early summer, its pleasantly arching branches bear clusters of cup-shaped, 4-petaled, white flowers, 1 in. across (2.5 cm), at their tips.

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Philadelphus 'Belle Etoile' (Mock Orange)

Prized for its incredible fragrance, award-winning Philadelphus 'Belle Etoile' is a compact medium-sized deciduous shrub of great beauty when in bloom. In late spring to early summer, its elegantly arching branches bear a profusion of large, highly-scented, single white flowers, 2 in. across (5 cm), adorned with a purple blotch at their centers.

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Philadelphus 'Manteau d'Hermine' (Mock Orange)

Prized for its incredible fragrance, award-winning Philadelphus 'Manteau d'Hermine' is a compact small deciduous shrub of great beauty when in bloom. In late spring to early summer, its elegantly arching branches bear a profusion of highly-scented, double white flowers, 1.5 in. across (4 cm), borne in small clusters. The blossoms stand out against the foliage of oval, dark green leaves. Introduced in the late 1800s by French plant hybridizer Victor Lemoine, Manteau d'Hermine is still very popular today thanks to its sensational fragrance. An excellent dwarf Mock Orange that deserves a spot where its fragrance can be enjoyed. Perfect for small gardens!

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Philadelphus coronarius 'Aureus' (Mock Orange)

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).

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Philadelphus coronarius 'Variegatus' (Variegated Mock Orange)

Noted for its elegant variegated foliage, award-winning Philadelphus coronarius 'Variegatus' (Mock Orange) is a compact, rounded, deciduous shrub boasting medium green leaves irregularly bordered with creamy white. In late spring to early summer, its pleasantly arching branches bear abundant clusters of very fragrant, cup-shaped, 4-petaled, white flowers, 1 in. across (2.5 cm).

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Philadelphus coronarius (Mock Orange)

Philadelphus coronarius (Mock Orange) is a dense, rounded, suckering, deciduous shrub with stiff, straight, ascending branches. In late spring to early summer, its pleasantly arching branches bear abundant clusters of very fragrant, cup-shaped, 4-petaled, white flowers, 1 in. across (2.5 cm).

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Philadelphus inodorus (Scentless Mock Orange)

Tough and fast-growing, Philadelphus inodorus (Scentless Mock Orange) is a dense, upright-oval, deciduous shrub with multiple erect branches that tend to arch with age. In late spring to early summer, it boasts profuse clusters of cup-shaped, 4-petaled, white flowers, 1 in. across (2.5 cm). Borne along the new growth, the blossoms contrast nicely against the foliage of oval, serrated, dark green leaves, 2-4 in. long (5-10 cm).

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Philadelphus lewisii (Wild Mock Orange)

Philadelphus lewisii (Wild Mock Orange) is a fountain-shaped, loosely branched, deciduous shrub with long arching stems clothed with oval, soft green leaves turning yellow in the fall. Flowering for several weeks in late spring to early summer, a profusion of very fragrant, cup-shaped, 4-petaled, white flowers, 2 in. across (5 cm), are borne in clusters at the end of the stems.

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Philadelphus microphyllus (Littleleaf 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.

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Philadelphus pubescens (Hoary Mock Orange)

Philadelphus pubescens (Hoary Mock Orange) is a dense, multi-stemmed, deciduous shrub of upright habit. In late spring to midsummer, it boasts a profusion of mildly fragrant, 4-petaled, white flowers, 2 in. across (5 cm), adorned with a bouquet of yellow stamens. At the height of flowering, the shrub is literally covered in a mass of blossoms. Borne in clusters of 3-9 blossoms, they attract bees and other pollinators.

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