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Photo: Mock-orange

General description

A Mock Orange will need Annual Prunning to keep it tidy. The sweet scented white flowwers smell a lot like Orange blossoms. Hybrids can grow up to 4-5 feet, there is a miniture variety "Snowflake" growes 1-2 feet inhight. They bloom from late spring to early summer.

Plant requirements

Planting this shrub in a somewhat sheltered location may be required if you are prone to harsh cold winters. Some species are hardier than others. Early Spring frosts can harm exposed buds.

Prefers sun to light shade

Maintenance

Prunning only necessary to keep in shape.

Practical use

Use as an accent in a shrub border, a background shrub, screen or foundation planting.

Properties

Height
100 - 600 cm
Color
Soil type
Any
Sunlight
Full sun, Partial shade
Moisture
Well-drained
Hardiness
Hardy