Philadelphus virginalis
Mock Orange
Description
Philadelphus virginalis is a deciduous shrub. Grows 6-8 ft. tall. White fragrant flowers that bloom in late spring or early summer. Four-petaled, 1-2 in. blossoms, usually with double flowers. Large, vigorous plants of fountainlike form with medium green foliage.
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
3-6', 6-12'
Width Range
Flower Color
White
Flower Season
Spring, Summer
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Woodland
Accenting Features
Fragrance, Showy Flowers, Specimen
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer
Location Uses
Foundation
Special Uses
Hedge, Screen, Mass Planting
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Move turf away form sidewalks and pavement.
Instead plant shrubs or groundcovers next to the pavement, and water with low-flow drip or bubbler system to eliminate runoff from turf sprinklers