This shrub has an upright open habit with arching branches. It has dark green textured leaves that are oblong and the cup-shaped fragrant white flowers appear in a raceme during summer.

Hardiness zones 5 to 9

Philadelphus delavayiis naturally found from western China to south-east Tibet growing in moderately fertile well-drained soils. It prefers a sunny to semi shaded protected position and is drought tender but frost tolerant.

Mock Orange is grown for its fragrant flowers and is planted in shrub borders for screening or grown as a specimen in small gardens. It may be used in mountain or coastal regions and establishes from cuttings in 2 to 4 years. It may also be grown in containers and tolerates cool conditions.ID 1521

Philadelphus(fil-a-DEL-fus) delavayi(de-la-VAY-ee)

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