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Philadelphus lewisii 'Waterton' | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Philadelphus lewisii 'Waterton'

Philadelphus lewisii 'Waterton'

Low MaintenanceFragrant

Genus: Philadelphus
Family: Hydrangeaceae

About this plant

A hardy, upright, deciduous shrub with arching branches of dark green foliage and a profusion of single, fragrant, white blooms in late spring and early summer. Drought tolerant once established

Growing Information

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

Acid

Not Currently Available

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

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

South FacingNorth FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in moist, well drained soil in sun to partial shade. Plant bare root plants in winter when the ground is not frozen or waterlogged. Incorporate lots of well-rotted manure or garden compost to improve the soil and water in well. Mulch in spring

Pruning

Pruning group 2

Propagation

Propagate by softwood or hardwood cuttings

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids

Diseases

May be susceptible to Powdery mildews

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalGround Cover

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Ten To Twenty Years