Plants > Shrubs

Mexican mock orange

Philadelphus mexicanus

Fragrant

Genus: Philadelphus
Family: Hydrangeaceae

About this plant

P.mexicanus is a spreading, evergreen shrubto 2mwith arching branches and oval leaves up to 10cm long. Creamy-white, strongly-scented, cup-shaped flowers are produced singly or in threes along the branches in summer

Growing Information

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 Metres

Hardiness

H3

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 Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

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

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

Cottage InformalGround Cover

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