Mock Orange
Philadelphus coronarius
An old-fashioned favorite that perfumes the entire garden with intensely fragrant white flowers in late spring. This hardy, low-maintenance shrub produces masses of orange-blossom scented blooms that attract pollinators from far and wide. Perfect for creating a romantic, cottage garden atmosphere while requiring minimal care once established.
Harvest
N/Ad
Days to harvest
Sun
Full sun to partial shade
Zones
4–8
USDA hardiness
Height
10-12 feet
Planting Timeline
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Mock Orange · Zones 4–8
Growing Details
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Complete Growing Guide
Light: Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day), Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours). Drainage: Good Drainage. Height: 10 ft. 0 in. - 12 ft. 0 in.. Spread: 8 ft. 0 in. - 10 ft. 0 in.. Spacing: 6-feet-12 feet. Maintenance: Low, Medium.
Harvesting
4 valved capsule
Type: Capsule.
Bloom time: Spring, Summer
History & Origin
Origin: North EastTurkey to Caucasus
Advantages
- +Disease resistance: Drought, Wind
- +Low maintenance
Companion Plants
Plant Together
Ferns
Flourish in the dappled shade beneath mock orange, add textural contrast
Lavender
Attracts beneficial insects while repelling pests, shares similar sun and drainage requirements
Spirea
Similar care requirements and blooming schedule creates extended flowering display
Hosta
Thrives in partial shade cast by mock orange, provides contrasting foliage texture
Astilbe
Benefits from light shade and complements mock orange's white flowers with colorful plumes
Clematis
Can climb through mock orange branches, extending bloom season with different flower forms
Roses
Mock orange's pest-repelling properties help protect roses from aphids and other insects
Bee Balm
Attracts pollinators that benefit mock orange, enjoys similar moisture conditions
Keep Apart
Black Walnut
Releases juglone toxin that inhibits growth and can kill mock orange
Maple Trees
Dense canopy and shallow roots compete heavily for water and nutrients
Eucalyptus
Allelopathic compounds in leaves and roots inhibit growth of nearby plants
Pests & Disease Resistance
Resistance
Excellent disease resistance
Common Pests
Aphids occasionally, generally pest-free
Diseases
Very disease resistant, occasional leaf spot in humid conditions