Mock orange.

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Nivel de cuidados

Fácil

Tipo de planta

Deciduous shrub

Luz

Full sun to partial shade

Luz en interior

Luz indirecta brillante

Riego

Cada 7 a 14 días

Tamaño adulto

8 to 10 feet

Ritmo de crecimiento

Medio

Rusticidad

USDA 4 a 8

Floración

Late spring to early summer

Cuidados

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.

Riego

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

Abonado

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

Poda

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

Trasplante

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

Suelo

Well draining, fertile loam

pH del suelo

6.0 to 7.5

Temperatura

-25 a 35°C

Humedad

40 a 70%

Tolerancia a la sequía

Moderada

Longevidad

Perennial, typically 20 to 30 years

Fragancia

Intensa

Resistencia a ciervos y conejos

Moderada

Seguridad

Personas

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

Niños

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

Alérgenos por contacto

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

Alérgenos en el aire

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

Comestibilidad

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

Cómo identificarla

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

Altura

1,5 a 3m

Anchura

1,5 a 2,5m

Hojas

mid-green, deciduous

Flores

white, creamy-white, 2 a 4cm

Frutos

brown, Autumn

Problemas frecuentes

• 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.

Cómo cultivarla

Propagación

cuttings, division

Cuándo plantar

spring, autumn

Cuidados en invierno

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

En maceta

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.

Buenas compañeras

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

Especies parecidas

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

Ciencia

Familia

Hydrangeaceae

Género

Philadelphus

Orden

Cornales

Clase

Magnoliopsida

Distribución natural

Southern Europe and parts of Western Asia.

Conservación

Not of conservation concern.

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

Valor para la fauna

nectar source

Polinizadores

abejas, mariposas

Usos

ornamental shrub, fragrance garden, hedging

Taxonomía cotejada con GBIF.

Lo que más preguntan

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.

De dónde viene el nombre

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

Bueno saberlo

• 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.