Philadelphus 'MONT BLANC' mock orange
Philadelphus
Mock orange is a reliable and absolutely maintenance-free shrub of old European gardens. It is popular for its snow white, scented flowers.
Mont Blanc is a reliable variety among dwarf mock oranges. From early summer it produces masses of pure white, cross-shaped, fragrant flowers. It forms a compact, rather small but dense shrub reaching only about one meter tall and wide. Deciduous leaves are narrowly ovate, 3 cm long, mid green.
Mock orange is best pruned immediately after flowering. Only dwarf and compact varieties don't need pruning that would help them create a denser habit without visible seed pods. It will grow in almost any soil, extra fertilizing is not welcome. It can take urban conditions and pollution, as well as restricted room for roots. Fully hardy to min. -30°C (USDA zone 5).
Last update 29-02-2008; 12-01-2017
