Hardiness
Zone 3
Discover the plant
Mock orange 'Virginalis'
FamilyHydrangeaceae
Philadelphus 'Virginalis', also known as Mock Orange ‘Virginalis’, is a classic deciduous shrub highly valued for its abundant bloom and intoxicating fragrance. This variety forms a vigorous, dense, and rounded bush, perfect for flowering hedges, shrub borders, or as a specimen plant in the garden. In early summer, the shrub is covered with a multitude of large, pure white double flowers resembling jasmine, releasing a very intense sweet fragrance particularly noticeable in the evening. This scent attracts numerous pollinators and adds a remarkable sensory dimension to the garden. Its slightly textured, medium green foliage creates an elegant backdrop for the bright blooms. Very hardy and easy to grow, this mock orange tolerates ordinary soils and cold climates, while preferring sunny to semi-shady locations.
Soil and care
The rightconditions.
Fertilization
Light fertilization in spring if necessary
Bloom and dimensions
The completeprofile.
Bloom periodSummer
Flower colorPure white
Foliage colorGreen
Foliage typeObsolete
FruitingDry, unornamental capsules
Maximum height8.2 ft (2.5 m)
Maximum width2 m (6 ft)
Growth rateFast
Hardiness zoneZone 3
Minimum temperature-40°C
