Hardiness
Zone 3
Discover the plant
Golden sweet mock orange 'Aureus'
FamilyHydrangeaceae
Philadelphus coronarius ‘Aureus’, also known as golden mock orange ‘Aureus’, is a deciduous ornamental shrub with a rounded, dense habit, valued as much for its bright yellow foliage as for its abundant and fragrant flowering. In spring, its young leaves emerge a brilliant golden yellow, illuminating flower beds even before flowering. In early summer, it is covered in simple, creamy-white flowers, intensely fragrant, reminiscent of orange blossom and attracting pollinators. Its foliage may become a softer yellow-green in summer, especially in very sunny locations. Philadelphus coronarius ‘Aureus’ prefers full sun to partial shade exposure and well-drained soil rich in organic matter. Ideal in a free-standing hedge, in a flower bed, or as a focal point, it brings color, fragrance, and structure to residential gardens.
Soil and care
The rightconditions.
Fertilization
Slow-release fertilizer 14-7-14 or 4-2-8. Fertilize monthly or as directed on the bag. Add Myke at planting.
Bloom and dimensions
The completeprofile.
Bloom periodSpring
Flower colorWhite
Foliage colorGolden yellow
Foliage typeObsolete
FruitingSmall, dry, ornamentally uninteresting capsules
Maximum height1.5 m to 2.5 m (5 to 8 ft)
Maximum width2 m (6.5 ft)
Growth rateaverage
Hardiness zoneZone 3
Minimum temperature'-34°C
