philadelphus coulteri. Philadelphus (/ ˌfɪləˈdɛlfəs / [2]) (mock-orange) is a genus of about 60 species of shrubs from 3–20 ft (1–6 m) tall, native to North America, Central America, Asia and (locally) in southeast Europe. Mock orange (Philadelphus coronarius) is a deciduous shrub with a dense, rounded growth habit. It sports oval, serrated, dark green leaves and features showy, cup-shaped, four-petal flowers in the late spring and early summer. Learn how to plant, grow, and care for mock oranges. Some folks consider mock orange (Philadelphus spp.) to be an old-fashioned shrub. Many older cultivars or original species plantings can get quite large and open, taking up space often lacking in modern small yards.
Philadelphus coronarius
Philadelphus means “brotherly love;” named after Pharoah Ptolemy II Philadelphus. The common name, Mock Orange comes from the similarity of the flowers, in fragrance and appearance, to citrus flowers. One of the most dependable plants in the garden, mock orange (also known as philadelphus) is one of the toughest, most cold hardy and resilient deciduous shrubs around, and combines intoxicating fragrance with an effervescent profusion of white flowers. Mock orange (philadelphus), is an elegant, classic flowering shrub. It's long been a garden favourite for its pure white blooms, which are deliciously scented and reminiscent of orange blossom. They appear in late spring and summer against a smart backdrop of dark green, often arching foliage.
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