mock orange
Philadelphus schrenkii
USDA zones5 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size4 to 6 feet tall4 to 6 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- White
Garden uses
Notes
Mock orange (Philadelphus schrenkii) is a shrub for hedges. It is hardy to USDA zone 5, or down to -20°F (-29°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average moisture. White flowers open in late spring and early summer. The blooms are fragrant, so plant it near a path or patio where you can enjoy the scent. It grows 48 to 72 inches tall and wide.
Pairs well with Purple Pillar rose of sharon, Stargazer lily, and Monkshood.
Native range
Northern China and Korea.