Mock Orange plants, trees or shrubs readily available for sale and are a small to medium growing bush from the Philadelphus group of plants. Mock Orange are a very fragrant plant and with flowers that give of and citrus orange perfume, they work well near paths and walkways in the garden and are suited as a hedge plant. Mock Orange Shrubs and plants are deciduous and do require a little pruning to keep in shape. You can find mock orange cultivars with double flowers, some dwarf varieties and some with larger flowers than others. Mock Orange plants and shrubs are available for sale online during the colder months when they ar dormant, ready for planting so that in spring when the plant springs to life your garden can be filled with that delightful Mock Orange fragrance.
Mock Orange (Philadelphus) - Shrubs, Plants and Care
Mock orange (Philadelphus coronarius) is perhaps the most popular species used in the garden although it is mostly the hybrids with Philadelphus microphyllus that are most sought after.
Philadelphus x lemoinei 'Belle Etoile' is one such hybrid, small shrub that has white very sweet scented flowers, can be pruned back after flowering to keep in shape and promote new growth.
Philadelphus 'Beauclerk' with its largish white flowers with a touch of deep crimson in the centre is a profilic flowering Mock Orange cultivar, foliage is a nice mid to lime green.
Philadelphus Virginal is reasonably compact, large white double flowers in the summer months.
Dwarf Hybrid Mock Orange plants such as 'Miniature Snowflake' are an excellent choice for confined spaces.
Mock Orange (Philadelphus) Pruning and Care
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Philadelphus plants and bushes do well in dappled shade or at least with protection from hot afternoon sun. Try to provide a cool root run by mulching. Pruning of Mock Orange bushes can be carried out after flowering, remove any damaged or diseased wood, cut back remaining canes to promote new growth and maintain shape. In older plants consider pruning out some of the oldest canes each year or two to maintain a strong and healthy plant.
Mock Orange plants or (Philadelphus) hybrids include : 'Snowbelle' is a nice compact form. Philadelphus Snow White Sensation is a hybrid with great double flowers and Philadelphus Innocence is another.
MOCK ORANGE PLANTS ARE AVAILBLE FRO SALE FROM THE FOLLOWING LISTED SUPPLIERS
BLUESTONE PERENNIALS Offering a wide selection of bulbs, perennials, grasses, herbs trees and shrubs.
WEB: www.bluestoneperennials.com
DIGGING DOG NURSERY PO Box 471 Albion CA 95410
phone (707) 937-1130 A spectacular selection of hard to find perennials, ornamental grasses, shrubs, trees and vines for your garden.
WEB: www.diggingdog.com
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