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Meet the Breeder
Memorial University Botanical Garden
Newfoundland, Canada
‘Starbright’
Mockorange
Philadelphus x
'Starbright'
- Fragrant
- Improved hardiness
- Deer resistant
- Description
'Starbright' mockorange was developed at the Memorial University Botanical Garden in Newfoundland. Bronzy-purple new growth is followed by exceptionally large flowers accented by a purplish-black calyx. As it opens, it looks like a little star. It is hardier than most other varieties, and is sterile.
- USDA Zone
- 3 - 7 (-40°F/-40°C)
- Exposure
- Full sun, Part sun
- Height
- 7 - 10'
- Width
- 7 - 10'
- Finish Time
- 1 season
- Type
- Deciduous
- Bloom Time
- Late spring
- Flower Color
- White
- Foliage Color
- Green
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, Attracts pollinators, Drought tolerant, Clay soil, Alkaline soil
Filters: Botanical genus: Philadelphus, Common name: Mockorange, Retail program: Local Roots®, USDA Zone 3, USDA Zone 4, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Spring, White flowers, Green foliage
Features: Fragrant, Deer resistant, Attracts pollinators, Drought tolerant, Clay soil, Alkaline soil
Filters: Botanical genus: Philadelphus, Common name: Mockorange, Retail program: Local Roots®, USDA Zone 3, USDA Zone 4, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Spring, White flowers, Green foliage