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Philadelphus 'Starbright'PBR

Philadelphus 'Starbright'^PBR

Low MaintenanceFragrant

Genus: Philadelphus
Family: Hydrangeaceae

About this plant

'Starbright' is a compact,upright shrub, to 3m tall, with dark, purplish stems and lanceolate to elliptical, dark green leaves, bronzy purple when young, and pure white, fragrant flowers, to 5.5 cm across, with purplish black 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

North FacingWest FacingSouth FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in a moderately fertile, moist but well-drained to well-drained soil in full 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 Borders

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