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Philadelphus - 'Mont Blanc' (Mock Orange, Philadelphus)

Philadelphus - 'Mont Blanc' (Mock Orange, Philadelphus)
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Type Shrub (Multi-stemmed Plant), Deciduous
Form Rounded Multi-Stemmed Bush
Size Large Border / Screening Plant (1.8 to 3m height)
Colours White Flowers (Summer), Medium green Foliage
Care Some Maintenance Required
Hardiness Very hardy
Growth Medium Growing Plant
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Philadelphus - Cultivation Notes

This shrub will tolerate any reasonably fertile well drained soil, including chalk. Plant in full sun / part shade. Prune out flower stems after flowering, remove older wood to base in winter. Plant in Autumn / spring at back of border.


Strengths, Weaknesses & Design Usage


Strengths of Philadelphus:

  • Scented blossom
  • Tolerates cold exposed locations
  • Tolerates heavy clay soils

Weaknesses of Philadelphus

  • Does not produce showy attractive flowers
  • Does not tolerate very dry or very wet soils

Design & Plant Use for Philadelphus:

  • Tall summer flowering shrub suitable for back of border planting
  • Ideal for informal cottage garden style planting
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