Sweet Mock Orange

(Philadelphus coronarius)

Sweet Mock Orange (Philadelphus coronarius)

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Summary

Philadelphus coronarius, commonly known as Sweet Mock Orange, is a deciduous shrub native to Turkey and the Caucasus region. It is typically found in a variety of habitats including open woodlands and scrub areas. This shrub reaches up to 3 meters (10 feet) in height and 2.5 meters (8 feet) in width, featuring ovate to lanceolate leaves with serrated margins. The plant is renowned for its showy, bowl-shaped white flowers that bloom in late spring to early summer, with a profusion of blooms that are highly fragrant, though cultivars may vary in scent intensity.

Sweet Mock Orange is appreciated for its ease of maintenance and the delightful fragrance of its flowers, which can fill a garden with scent. It is commonly used in urban and residential landscapes for border planting, as a specimen shrub, or for informal hedging. The shrub thrives in full sun to part shade and prefers well-drained soils, though it can tolerate a range of soil conditions. It is drought-tolerant once established and requires moderate watering. While generally pest-free, it can occasionally suffer from powdery mildew or leaf spot. Pruning after flowering helps maintain its shape and encourages more prolific blooming in the following season.CC BY-SA 4.0

Plant Description

  • Plant Type: Shrubs
  • Height: 10-12 feet
  • Width: 10-12 feet
  • Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Flower Color: White
  • Flowering Season: Spring
  • Leaf Retention: Deciduous

Growth Requirements

  • Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
  • Water: Medium
  • Drainage: Slow

Common Uses

Bee Garden, Bird Garden, Butterfly Garden, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Fragrant, Hedges, Hummingbird Garden, Rabbit Resistant, Salt Tolerant, Showy Flowers, Street Planting

Natural Habitat

Southern Europe, open woodlands and scrub areas

Other Names

Common Names: English Dogwood, Sweet Mockorange, European Mock-Orange, Philadelphia Mock-Orange, Sweet Mock-Orange, Falscher Jasmin, Gewöhnlicher Pfeifenstrauch, Seringat Des Jardins, Seringa Commun, Seringa En Couronne

Scientific Names: , Philadelphus coronarius, Philadelphus coronarius var. glabratus, Philadelphus caucasicus var. glabratus, Philadelphus zeyheri, Philadelphus keteleeri, Philadelphus coronarius f. aureus, Philadelphus primuliflorus, Philadelphus pallidus, Philadelphus coronarius f. deutziiflorus

GBIF Accepted Name: Philadelphus coronarius L.