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- Plant of the Week: Plant of the Week April 7, 2022
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Meet the Breeder
Tim Wood
Grand Haven, MI, USA
ILLUMINATI SPARKS™
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Mock Orange
Philadelphus coronarius
'SMNPVB'
PP#34,296; CBRAF
![Illuminati Sparks mock orange has variegated foliage and fragrant white flowers in early summer.](https://springmeadownursery.com/files/plant_images/philadelphus-illuminati-sparks-1.jpg)
![Illuminati Sparks mock orange has unique yellow and green speckled variegation.](https://springmeadownursery.com/files/plant_images/philadelphus-illuminati-sparks-2.jpg)
![Illuminati Sparks mock orange covered in white flowers.](https://springmeadownursery.com/files/plant_images/philadelphus-illuminati-sparks-6.jpg)
![The white flowers of Illuminati Sparks mock orange nestle among the variegated foliage.](https://springmeadownursery.com/files/plant_images/philadelphus-illuminati-sparks-3.jpg)
![Illuminati Sparks mock orange has intensely variegated foliage made of yellow and green speckles.](https://springmeadownursery.com/files/plant_images/philadelphus-illuminati-sparks-5.jpg)
![The white flowers of Illuminati Sparks mock orange nestle among the variegated foliage.](https://springmeadownursery.com/files/plant_images/philadelphus-illuminati-sparks-4.jpg)
- Variegated
- Fragrant flowers
- Deer resistant
- Description
Conventional mock oranges look fabulous in bloom but don't have much to offer beyond that - until Illuminati Sparks mockorange (Philadelphus coronarius). Its lustrous green foliage is dotted with cheery yellow variegation for appeal that lasts early spring, summer, and beyond. Makes a very nice cut stem for foliage filler, as well as adding color and texture in the landscape. Fragrant white flowers in early summer.
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- USDA Zone
- 4 - 7 (-30°F/-34.4°C)
- Exposure
- Full sun, Part sun
- Height
- 3 - 4'
- Width
- 3 - 4'
- Finish Time
- 1 season
- Type
- Deciduous
- Bloom Time
- Late spring
- Flower Color
- White
- Foliage Color
- Variegated
- Liner Sizes
- 2 1/4", 4", Quick Turn
General Care
Soil
Not finicky about soil, though best growth and flowering is in well-drained soils with even moisture.Pruning
Blooms on old wood; prune after flowering if desired or required. Benefits from periodic rejuvenation pruning.Uses
Perennial beds; mixed borders; foundation plantings.Growing Tips
Grows in part shade, but flowering and fragrance are best with a minimum of 6 hours of sun.Features: Alkaline soil, Attracts pollinators, Clay soil, Compact, Cut flower, Deer resistant, Disease resistant, Foliage interest, Fragrant, Non-invasive
Filters: Botanical genus: Philadelphus , Common name: Mock Orange , Retail program: Proven Winners® ColorChoice®, USDA Zone 4, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Spring, White flowers, Variegated foliage
Features: Alkaline soil, Attracts pollinators, Clay soil, Compact, Cut flower, Deer resistant, Disease resistant, Foliage interest, Fragrant, Non-invasive
Filters: Botanical genus: Philadelphus , Common name: Mock Orange , Retail program: Proven Winners® ColorChoice®, USDA Zone 4, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Spring, White flowers, Variegated foliage