This deciduous shrub has slender arching stems that form a dense rounded habit. It has dark green ovate pointed leaves and the pure white fragrant double cup-shaped flowers appear in a loose raceme from late autumn to early summer. 

Hardiness zones 5 to 9 

Philadelphus x virginalis is of uncertain origin but is cultivated widely and prefers a well drained organic rich moist soil. It grows in a wind protected sunny position and is very cold and frost hardy but drought tender. 

Mock Orange is grown for its flowers and rounded habit. It is planted in parks and cottage gardens along borders for screening or as a flowering specimen. It is suitable for coastal and inland regions establishing in 2 to 3 years and there are many cultivars available. ID 2741

Philadelphus (fil-a-DEL-fus) x virginalis (ver-GIN-al-es)

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