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Mock Orange

Philadelphus coronarius

Mock Orange is a flower in the Hydrangeaceae family. It grows best in full sun to part shade with medium moisture, and is listed for USDA zones 4-8.

Varieties

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  • Mock Orange

    PROPAGATION CATEGORY: Flowering shrub (cuttings) (not in original seed catalog). Use: Intensely fragrant white flowers (orange-blossom scent).

    Mock Orange (Philadelphus coronarius) is an old-fashioned deciduous shrub grown for its early-summer white flowers with a powerful sweet citrus-blossom fragrance.

    Growing notes: Botanical name: Philadelphus coronarius|Hardiness zones: 4-8|Propagation: cutting|Light: Full sun to part shade|Water: Medium|Mature size: 4-10 feet

Family
Hydrangeaceae
Category
Flower
Form
Shrub
Lifecycle
perennial
Zone
4-8
Height
4–10 ft
Spread
4–8 ft
Sun
Full sun to part shade
Water
Medium

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At a glance

Frost tolerance
Hardy · to ~-30°F
Lowest temperature the foliage usually survives

Growing timeline

Propagation
Cutting
Schedule anchor
Last Frost

Care & troubleshooting

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