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Shrubs
Philadelphus subcanus var. magdalenae
white mock orange
Philadelphus subcanus var. magdalenae is a bushy shrub up to 4m tall and wide with narrowly-oval leaves and fragrant, white flowers borne in late spring and early summer
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Size
Ultimate height
2.5–4 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
2.5–4 metresGrowing conditions
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | White | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | White | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or East–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Hydrangeaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Philadelphus are deciduous shrubs with simple, opposite leaves and bowl-shaped, usually fragrant flowers which may be solitary or in small panicles or racemes in summer
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- SW China
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in a well-drained soil in a sheltered position in full sun or partial shade
Propagation
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Coastal
- Cottage and informal garden
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely) and powdery mildews
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