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‘White Rock’

Mockorange

Philadelphus

'White Rock'

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Close up of white White Rock Philadelphus blooms Abundant white blooms of White Rock Philadelphus
  • Fragrant
  • Floriferous
  • Deer resistant
Description

Clusters of semi-double, lightly scented flowers appear in June and July, covering 'White Rock' mockorange in a blanket of white. The abundant, large flowers are very showy and provide the old-fashioned charm that keeps mockorange in demand.

USDA Zone
4 - 8 (-30°F/-34°C)
Exposure
Full sun, Part sun
Height
4 - 6'
Width
4 - 6'
Finish Time
1 season
Type
Deciduous
Bloom Time
Late spring
Flower Color
White
Foliage Color
Green

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 4, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, 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 4, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Spring, White flowers, Green foliage