This deciduous shrub has multiple upright-arching stems from the base that form a broad rounded crown. It has mid green oblong leaves and the perfumed pure white cup-shaped flowers appear in a raceme from late spring to summer.

Hardiness zones 2 to 9

Philadelphus coronarius is naturally found from southen Europe to Turkey growing in well drained fertile moist light soil in an open to wind protected sunny position and is frost tolerant but drought tender.

Mock Orange is grown for its flowers and is planted in mixed shrub borders or perfumed gardens, singularly or in groups. It is suitable for inland and low-mountain regions establishing in 2-4 years and is moderately long lived. It is also grown against a sunny wall or planted in large tubs and patio planter boxes. ID 391

Philadelphus(fil-a-DEL-fus) coronarius(ko-rô-NAH-ree-us)

Hydrangeaceae(hy-drain-jee-AY-see-ee)
Hydrangea and Mock Orange Family