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ILLUMINATI SPICE®

Mock orange

Philadelphus coronarius

'SMNPSDW'

PP#35,784; CBRAF

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  • Fragrant
  • High quality foliage
  • Useful habit
Description

One of the showiest and most fragrant mock oranges we have seen (and that's saying something, because we have evaluated countless), Illuminati Spice mockorange (Philadelphus coronarius) reinvigorates the category. Large flowers are doubled and borne abundantly on the elegant stems. Versatile and manageable 4' tall and wide habit. It's more than a replacement for Illuminati Arch mockorange - it's an upgrade from it. 

USDA Zone
4 - 8 (-30°F/-34°C)
Exposure
Full sun, Part sun
Height
4'
Width
4'
Finish Time
1 season
Type
Deciduous
Bloom Time
Early summer
Flower Color
White
Foliage Color
Green
Liner Sizes
2 1/4", 4", Quick Turn

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.