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‘Innocence’
Mockorange
Philadelphus x lemoinei
'Innocence'
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- Fragrant
- Unusual foliage
- Deer resistant
- Description
Perhaps the most fragrant of all the mockoranges, 'Innocence' is covered with pure white flowers in early summer. New growth is splashed with an irregular creamy white or gold variegation.
- USDA Zone
- 4 - 8 (-30°F/-34°C)
- Exposure
- Full sun, Part sun
- Height
- 6 - 8'
- Width
- 6 - 8'
- Finish Time
- 1 season
- Type
- Deciduous
- Bloom Time
- Late spring
- Flower Color
- White
- Foliage Color
- Variegated
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: Fragrant, Deer resistant, Foliage interest, Attracts pollinators, Drought tolerant, Clay soil, Alkaline soil
Filters: Botanical genus: Philadelphus, Common name: Mockorange, Retail program: Local Roots®, USDA Zone 4, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Spring, White flowers, Variegated foliage
Features: Fragrant, Deer resistant, Foliage interest, Attracts pollinators, Drought tolerant, Clay soil, Alkaline soil
Filters: Botanical genus: Philadelphus, Common name: Mockorange, Retail program: Local Roots®, USDA Zone 4, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Spring, White flowers, Variegated foliage