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mock orange 'Innocence'

Philadelphus 'Innocence' (v)

★ RHS AGMFragrant

Genus: Philadelphus
Family: Hydrangeaceae

About this plant

'Innocence' is a bushy deciduous shrub to 2.5m tall, with arching branches bearing ovate leaves splashed with yellow, and fragrant, cup-shaped white flowers 3.5cm wide, in early summer

Growing Information

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 Metres

Hardiness

H6

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Acid

Not Currently Available

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Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

South FacingWest FacingNorth FacingEast 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 BordersGround CoverCottage Informal

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Ten To Twenty Years