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Mock Orange

Philadelphus coronarius

  • Scented
  • Feeds pollinators
Mock Orange (Philadelphus coronarius)

Photo: Lazaregagnidze · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Bloom colours

ivory

What actually matters with this one

The scent is the reason to grow it. Prune straight after flowering — later cuts remove next June entirely.

How to grow it

Light
full sun
Water
Even moisture
Hardiness
Zones 4-8
Height
2-3 m
Flowers
June
Difficulty
easy

Plant it alongside

Relatives and plants that want the same conditions.