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Sweet Mock Orange

Sweet Mock Orange

Philadelphus coronarius

shrub☀️ full sun💧💧 moderate waterZone 5aZone 8b

A fragrant deciduous shrub with clusters of white, four-petaled flowers that bloom in late spring. Prized for its intensely sweet fragrance and easy cultivation in temperate climates.

Overview

Form
Upright
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
8–8′ tall × 6–10′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous

Tolerances & Soil

low
Zone 5aZone 8b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 5a to Zone 8b

pH Range

5.37.5
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 5.3 to 7.5

Soil Texture

Fine

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Harvest Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

SpringSummer

Succession Role

early successional

Native Range

Southern Europe

Function & Care

hedgerowpollinator nectarywildlife benefitedible

Edible Parts

flower

Establishment & Care

Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Propagation
seed, cutting, layering