Mock Orange
Uses:
- Garden Borders
- Thriller in Container Gardens
- Sensory Gardens
Features:
- Unique Fragrant Flowers
- Deer Resistant
- Drought Tolerant
Sunlight:
- Partial Sun to Full Sun
- 5+ Hours of Direct Sun
Growing Zones:
- 4-7
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Mock orange shrubs are cherished for their fragrant, white, citrus-scented flowers that bloom abundantly in late spring to early summer, bringing a delightful aroma to the garden. These deciduous shrubs are excellent as stand-alone specimens, in mixed borders, or as part of a flowering hedge, providing both visual and olfactory appeal.
About Mock Orange
Genus
Species
Family
Philadelphus
Various species, including Philadelphus coronarius (the most common)
Ericaceae
Common Names:
Sweet Mock Orange, Syringa
Native To:
Europe, North America, and parts of Asia
Plant Type:
Bushes
Foliage Type:
Deciduous
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
4–8
Flower Color:
White to pinkish flowers
Flower Bloom Time:
Late spring to early summer
Growth Habit:
Upright, arching branches with a bushy habit
Attracts:
Bees, butterflies, and other pollinators
Tolerates:
Partial to full shade, moist, acidic, and well-drained soils.
Resists:
Deer