Mock orange.

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Pflegestufe

Einfach

Pflanzenart

Deciduous shrub

Licht

Full sun to partial shade

Licht im Innenraum

Hell, indirekt

Gießen

Alle 7 bis 14 Tage

Endgröße

8 to 10 feet

Wachstum

Mittel

Winterhärte

USDA 4 bis 8

Blütezeit

Late spring to early summer

Pflege

Plant this shrub in well draining soil and provide plenty of space for its arching branches to spread. Keep an eye out for aphids on new growth and prune immediately after flowering to encourage next year's blooms. If the leaves start to yellow, check that your soil is not staying too soggy.

Gießen

Water deeply whenever the top inch of soil feels dry to the touch.

Düngen

Apply a balanced, slow release fertilizer in early spring before new growth appears.

Schneiden

Prune back flowered stems by about a third immediately after the blossoms fade.

Umtopfen

If growing in a container, move to a larger pot every few years to refresh the soil and provide more room for roots.

Boden

Well draining, fertile loam

Boden-pH

6.0 to 7.5

Temperatur

-25 bis 35°C

Luftfeuchtigkeit

40 bis 70%

Trockenheitstoleranz

Mittel

Lebensdauer

Perennial, typically 20 to 30 years

Duft

Stark

Wildverbiss-Resistenz

Mittel

Sicherheit

Menschen

All parts of the plant are considered mildly toxic if ingested.

Kinder

Keep away from small children as the plant parts are not meant for consumption.

Kontaktallergene

Handling the foliage may cause mild skin irritation in sensitive individuals.

Allergene in der Luft

The strong fragrance can trigger respiratory discomfort for those sensitive to heavy floral scents.

Essbarkeit

The plant is not considered edible and ingestion may cause mild digestive upset.

So erkennst du die Pflanze

• Opposite, ovate, dark green leaves
• Fragrant, four petaled white flowers
• Exfoliating, papery bark on older stems
• Upright, arching branch habit

Höhe

1,5 bis 3m

Breite

1,5 bis 2,5m

Blätter

mid-green, deciduous

Blüten

white, creamy-white, 2 bis 4cm

Früchte

brown, Autumn

Häufige Probleme

• Powdery mildew — A white fungal growth appears on leaves during humid, stagnant conditions.
• Aphids — Small insects that cluster on new growth and suck plant sap.

Standort und Pflege

Vermehrung

cuttings, division

Pflanzzeit

spring, autumn

Überwinterung

No special protection is needed as it is fully hardy. Mulch around the base in late autumn to protect roots.

Im Kübel

It can grow in large containers, but it prefers being in the ground for long term health.

Plant near a seating area to fully enjoy the sweet fragrance during its short blooming window.

Gute Pflanzpartner

• Echter Lavendel — They share similar sun and soil requirements.
• Peony — They provide a beautiful textural contrast during the late spring bloom.

Ähnliche Arten

• Philadelphus lewisii — A North American native with similar white, fragrant flowers.

Botanisches

Familie

Hydrangeaceae

Gattung

Philadelphus

Ordnung

Cornales

Klasse

Magnoliopsida

Ursprüngliche Heimat

Southern Europe and parts of Western Asia.

Artenschutz

Not of conservation concern.

It thrives in woodland edges and thickets where it benefits from moderate moisture and light.

Nutzen für Wildtiere

nectar source

Bestäuber

Bienen, Schmetterlinge

Verwendung

ornamental shrub, fragrance garden, hedging

Taxonomie abgeglichen mit GBIF.

Häufige Fragen

Does it need full sun?

It blooms best in full sun but tolerates partial shade.

How do I prune it?

Remove one third of the oldest stems right after flowering to maintain vigor.

Woher der Name kommt

The genus name Philadelphus honors the Egyptian King Ptolemy Philadelphus, while coronarius refers to its use in garlands or crowns.

Gut zu wissen

• It is commonly known as mock orange because of its scent.
• The flowers were historically used in wedding bouquets.
• It is a very hardy shrub that tolerates a wide range of soil types.
• Pruning immediately after flowering encourages better blooms next year.