Philadelphus x virginalis
Fast growing deciduous shrub with slender erect branches. Easy to establish in full sun or light shade. White flowers appear in early summer, continues sparingly into fall.
Orange blossom fragrance, pure white waxy flowers. Single semi-double, or double flowers.
Prune immediately after flowering, cutting back flowered shoots to a strongly growing bud or new shoot. Thin out older wood, retain young shoots.
* Deer Resistant * Attracts: Butterflies
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| Ornamental Characteristics |
| Category |
Flowering Shrub |
| Foliage Type |
Deciduous |
| Height |
6' - 10' |
| Spread |
1' - 4' |
| Shape |
Upright |
| Primary Foliage Color |
Dark Green |
| Seasonal Foliage Color |
Winter Dormant |
| Flowering Season |
Summer |
| Flower Color |
White |
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| Environmental Characteristics |
| Growth Rate |
Moderate |
| Sun Preferences |
Full Sun |
| Water Preferences |
Average: Ensure planting area planting area provides adequate drainage. |
| Cold Hardiness Zone |
3 - 9 |
