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mock orange 'Belle Etoile'

Philadelphus 'Belle Étoile'

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Genus: Philadelphus
Family: Hydrangeaceae

About this plant

'Belle Etoile' is a compact medium-sized deciduous shrub of arching growth with ovate leaves; highly-scented single white flowers to 5cm in width, tinged purple in the centre, in late spring and early summer

Growing Information

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 Metres

Hardiness

H6

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Acid

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast FacingSouth FacingNorth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in moist but well-drained to well-drained soil in sun or partial shade; well suited to a woodland setting

Pruning

Pruning group 2

Propagation

Propagate by softwood or hardwood cuttings

Pests

Aphids may be a problem

Diseases

May be affected by powdery mildews

Garden Uses

Uses

Flower Borders

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Ten To Twenty Years