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How to Grow and Care for Mock Orange Shrubs Philadelphus spp.Philadelphus is a green-leaved deciduous shrub with sweet-scented, bridal white blooms that grows tall and wide if you let it, and it is a worthy, easy addition to your garden.
If you’ve ever gotten a whiff of mock orange flowers, you understand what I mean.
If not, imagine the scent of orange blossoms, jasmine, pineapple. Sweet, thick, and almost mouthwatering.
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Not only do the blooms smell like citrus flowers, they look similar as well. Mock orange is a perfect nickname for this plant.
Below you’ll find everything you need to know to grow and care for your very own bush, a true gift to your nostrils when in bloom.
Here’s what I’ll cover:
Cultivation and HistoryPhiladelphus is either named after the Greek word for sibling love, or a King Ptolemy Philadelphus of long ago.
Horticulturalists can’t decide, but it’s commonly known as mock orange for its white, citrus-scented blooms that even look somewhat similar to orange flowers.
The fruits of mock orange are disappointing compared to its namesake: the small seed pods have no ornamental or culinary value.
Referring to plants by the common name “mock orange” can be a little confusing, since members of the Philadelphus genus and Pittosporum tobria, another sweet smelling bloomer claim this name.
These are different plants, so be sure to double check the genus before buying a shrub at the nursery!
Although she may not look like your typical voluminous hydrangea, Philadelphus is in the Hydrangeaceae family.
With over 65 different species in the genus, they are native to a variety of locations in northern Asia, Japan,
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