Philadelphus 'Manteau d'Hermine' (d)
mock orange 'Manteau d'Hermine'
'Manteau d'Hermine' is a compact small deciduous shrub with relatively small ovate leaves and fragrant, double creamy-white flowers to 4cm in width, in small clusters in summer
Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
1–1.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | White | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
North–facing or South–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical 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
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in moist but well-drained to well-drained soil in sun or partial shade; well suited to a woodland setting
Propagation
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Coastal
- Low Maintenance
- 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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