Oct 4, 2024 · Mock orange (Philadelphus coronarius) is a deciduous shrub with a dense, rounded growth habit. It sports oval, serrated, dark green leaves and features showy, cup-shaped, four-petal flowers in the late spring and early summer.

Philadelphus (/ ˌ f ɪ l ə ˈ d ɛ l f ə s / [2]) (mock-orange) is a genus of about 60 species of shrubs from 3–20 ft (1–6 m) tall, native to North America, Central America, Asia and (locally) in southeast Europe.

Enter the enchanting world of mock orange varieties—each with its own unique charm and bloom. In this guide, I'll walk you through how to grow five stunning mock orange varieties, revealing their secrets for vibrant growth and dazzling displays.

Nov 15, 2023 · Mock orange is a long-living, low-maintenance perennial shrub with sweet citrusy-floral scented flowers blooming in the early summer months. The scent is described as light jasmine with strong overtones of citrus. Native Americans employed the woody stems for crafting tools, weapons, and furniture.

Oct 3, 2023 · If having a garden filled with the scent of orange blossoms appeals to you, add mock orange shrubs to your gardening wish list. These fragrant deciduous shrubs are at their best in spring and early summer, when their aromatic white blooms attract bees and …

Sep 13, 2022 · During autumn, the leaves change to a vibrant lemon-yellow, putting on a second attractive display. This guide will take you through 18 popular mock orange varieties, including their flowering season, growth expectations, colors, fragrances, and native range.

Feb 25, 2019 · Mock orange, Philadelphus, is an elegant, classic flowering shrub. It's long been been a garden favourite for its pure white blooms, which are deliciously scented and reminiscent of orange blossom. They appear in late spring and summer against a smart backdrop of dark green, often arching foliage.

Jun 12, 2024 · In this post, we’ll explore some of the most popular mock orange varieties for home landscapes. From the fragrant Southern Charm to the colorful Jean’s Gold, mock oranges offer a range of blooming times, sizes, and flower colors to suit different garden needs.

Mock orange bushes have long been a cottage garden favorite with its fragrant white flowers that smell like orange blossoms. Mock orange shrubs vary in size from 3 to 10 feet tall and wide. Learn how to grow, care for these classic shrubs.

Jan 9, 2024 · The mock orange plant (Philadelphus coronarius) is a beautiful deciduous shrub of the Hydrangaceae family. These plants go by a few different names and are also known as sweet mock orange, golden mock orange, fragrant mock orange, or English dogwood.