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Mock orange

Philadelphus

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Mock orange is a member of the Philadelphus family. Its botanical name is Philadelphus.

This is a genus of approximately 60 different species of shrubs. Most are deciduous, but some species in the southern regions are evergreen.

They are extremely popular for ornamental shrubs because of their fragrant and abundant flowers.

It is an ornamental that typically grows as a perennial, which is defined as a plant that matures and completes its lifecycle over the course of three years or more. Mock orange is known for its tree habit and growing to a height of approximately 3.60 metres (11.70 feet). This plant tends to bloom in late spring.

Mock orange is normally quite a low maintenance plant and is normally very easy to grow - great for beginner gardeners!

This plant info is provided by the myfolia gardener's wiki. All details about Mock orange have been kindly provided by our members.

How to grow Mock orange

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Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Use Zone 4 - Zone 9 as your guideline for the appropriate climate for this plant. Mock orange needs a soil ph of 6.5 to 7.8 (weakly acidic soil - weakly alkaline soil). Mock orange is generally regarded as a hardy plant, so this plant will survive close to or on freezing temperatures.

Growing Mock orange from seed

Transplanting Mock orange

Companion plants for Mock orange

These plants have been known to grow well alongside Mock orange so consider planting:

Repellent plants for Mock orange

These plants will not grow well with Mock orange so avoid planting these within close proximity:

Common Mock orange problems

These problems, diseases and pests are known to affect Mock orange plants:

Other names for Mock orange

Mockorange, Syringa

Philadelphus L.

Misspellings: Seringa

Latest Mock orange Reviews

30 Jun 2011

anelson's Innocence mock orange was Reviewed day 333

late blooming mock orange with great scent, pretty variegated foliage, compact habit.

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Mock orange care instructions

Category The lifecycle that this Mock orange exhibits. Perennial Difficulty How easy is Mock orange to grow? Very easy 1/5
Lifecycle The lifecycle that this Mock orange exhibits. Perennial Growth Habit What shape or habit does Mock orange grow into? Tree
Hardiness How frost hardy is Mock orange? Hardy Country of Origin Where did Mock orange come from? Help build our wiki!
Mature Height How tall does Mock orange grow? 3.60 metres / 11.70 feet Mature Spread How wide does Mock orange grow? 2.43 metres / 7.90 feet
USDA Zone Range Which zones does Mock orange grow best in? Zone 4 to Zone 9 pH Range The level of acidity for Mock orange. 6.5 - 7.8
Water Requirements How much water does Mock orange require? Medium Nitrogen Requirements How much nitrogen fertilizer does Mock orange need? Help build our wiki!
Soil What sort of soil should I plant Mock orange in? Help build our wiki! Sun How much sunlight does Mock orange need to grow? Full Sun
Can Sow Direct? Can Mock orange be sown directly? No Sowing Depth How deep to plant Mock orange? Help build our wiki!
Sowing Distance Apart How far apart to plant Mock orange? Help build our wiki! Sowing Row Distance Apart How far apart to plant rows of Mock orange? Help build our wiki!
Ideal Germination Temperature Range What temperatures does Mock orange need in order to germinate? Help build our wiki! to Help build our wiki! Growing Temperatures What temperatures are best to grow Mock orange in? -34°C / -29°F to Help build our wiki!
Planting Distance Apart How far apart to plant Mock orange seedlings. Help build our wiki! Planting Row Distance Apart How far apart to plant rows of Mock orange seedlings. Help build our wiki!
Bloom Time When will Mock orange bloom? Late Spring Harvest Time When is Mock orange ready for harvest? Help build our wiki!
Pruning Time When should I prune Mock orange? Help build our wiki!

How long does Mock orange take to grow?

These estimates for how long Mock orange takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world. Start logging and journaling your observations to participate!

Days to Germination How long does it take Mock orange to germinate? days Average days | Min days | Max days (0)
Days to Transplant How long until I can plant out Mock orange? + days Average days | Min days | Max days (0)
Days to Maturity How long until Mock orange is ready for harvest / bloom? + 375 days Average 375 days | Min 375 days | Max 375 days (1)
Total Growing Days How long does it take to grow Mock orange? = days

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