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little-leaf mock orange

Philadelphus microphyllus

Low MaintenanceFragrant

Genus: Philadelphus
Family: Hydrangeaceae
Common Names: desert syringa

About this plant

A compact, upright, deciduous shrub with flaking, dark brown bark, small elliptical, mid- to dark green leaves and strongly fragrant white flowers in late spring or early summer.

Growing Information

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

AlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

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

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

West FacingSouth FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Plant in neutral to alkaline, moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun. Can tolerate dryer soils once well established.

Pruning

Pruning group 2

Propagation

Propagate by softwood or hardwood cuttings.

Pests

Generally pest-free, occasionally susceptible to aphids

Diseases

Generally disease free, occasionally susceptible to powdery mildew

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground Cover

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

AutumnSpringSummer

Size & Characteristics

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Ten To Twenty Years