Mock orange.

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Niveau d'entretien

Facile

Type de plante

Deciduous shrub

Lumière

Full sun to partial shade

Lumière en intérieur

Lumière vive indirecte

Arrosage

Tous les 7 à 14 jours

Taille adulte

8 to 10 feet

Croissance

Moyenne

Rusticité

USDA 4 à 8

Floraison

Late spring to early summer

Entretien

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.

Arrosage

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

Engrais

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

Taille

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

Rempotage

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

Sol

Well draining, fertile loam

pH du sol

6.0 to 7.5

Température

-25 à 35°C

Humidité

40 à 70%

Résistance à la sécheresse

Moyenne

Durée de vie

Perennial, typically 20 to 30 years

Parfum

Fort

Résistance aux chevreuils et lapins

Moyenne

Sécurité

Humains

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

Enfants

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

Allergènes de contact

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

Allergènes aéroportés

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

Comestibilité

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

Comment l'identifier

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

Hauteur

1,5 à 3m

Envergure

1,5 à 2,5m

Feuilles

mid-green, deciduous

Fleurs

white, creamy-white, 2 à 4cm

Fruits

brown, Autumn

Problèmes courants

• 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.

La cultiver

Multiplication

cuttings, division

Quand planter

spring, autumn

Hivernage

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

En pot

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.

Bonnes associations

• Lavande d'Angleterre — They share similar sun and soil requirements.
• Peony — They provide a beautiful textural contrast during the late spring bloom.

Espèces similaires

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

Science

Famille

Hydrangeaceae

Genre

Philadelphus

Ordre

Cornales

Classe

Magnoliopsida

Région d'origine

Southern Europe and parts of Western Asia.

Préservation

Not of conservation concern.

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

Intérêt pour la faune

nectar source

Pollinisateurs

abeilles, papillons

Utilisations

ornamental shrub, fragrance garden, hedging

Taxonomie vérifiée avec le GBIF.

Ce qu'on demande souvent

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.

D'où vient le nom

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

Bon à savoir

• 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.