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Mock Orange

Mock Orange (Philadelphus coronarius)
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Mock Orange in flower
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Philadelphus coronarius

Zone 6a garden plant. Hardy through a Chicago winter unless the note says to pot it.

White June flowers with a citrus smell

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Light
Full sun–part shade
Moisture
Medium
Mature size
6–10 ft
Spacing
6–8 ft
Bloom or harvest
Flowers May–Jun
How it spreads
Shrub
What to buy
Container plants.
When to plant
Plant April or September.

In the design

Blooms on old wood. If you prune, do it right after flowering. The rest of the year it is a plain green bush. Plant it where the smell matters.

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