Plants > Shrubs

purple-bud mock orange

Philadelphus purpurascens

Fragrant

Genus: Philadelphus
Family: Hydrangeaceae

About this plant

A medium-sized, upright shrub with spreading and arching branches bearing dark green, ovate leaves and, in summer, clusters of fragrant white flowers with contrasting purple calyces

Growing Information

Height

2.5-4 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

South FacingNorth FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in any moderately fertile, well-drained soil in sun or semi-shade

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

Ground CoverFlower BordersBanks Slopes

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

2.5-4 Metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 Metres

Habit

Climbing

Time to Full Height

Ten To Twenty Years