10 Seeds Philadelphus coronarius Mock Orange Shrub Fragrant White Flowers Hardy Landscape Bush

Philadelphus coronarius, commonly called mock orange, is a deciduous flowering shrub grown for its abundant late spring to early summer display of creamy white blossoms and its vigorous, upright habit. Highly regarded by gardeners for its sweet citrus-like fragrance and easygoing nature, it makes a handsome specimen, informal hedge, or mixed border addition in temperate landscapes.

The blooms are lovely in cut arrangements and bring a classic cottage-garden feel to yards and pathways. Plants grow steadily into a full, arching shrub and can be lightly shaped after flowering to keep a tidy form. Seeds are a rewarding way to raise this shrub, though flowering may take a few seasons from seed.
Species: Philadelphus coronarius
Type: Deciduous flowering shrub
Plant_Habit: Upright, arching, multi-stemmed
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Well-drained, average fertility
Zones: 4-8
Germination: Cold stratify 4-6 weeks, then sow surface-lightly covered at 65-75F
Sowing: Indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost or direct sow after stratification
Spacing: 4-6 feet apart
Notes: Water regularly while establishing; prune after bloom if needed