Silver Showers mock orange
Philadelphus lemoinei 'Silver Showers'
USDA zones5 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size3 to 4 feet tall4 to 5 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- White
Garden uses
Notes
'Silver Showers' mock orange (Philadelphus lemoinei 'Silver Showers') 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.
Pairs well with Peony, Virginia sweetspire, Karl Foerster feather reed grass, and Grape hyacinth.