Name: Philadelphus 'Virginalis'
Brand: Pépinière.ca
Availability: OutOfStock

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.

Latin name

Philadelphus 'Virginalis'

Common name

Mock orange 'Virginalis'

Type

Shrub

Family

Hydrangeaceae

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone

Zone 3

Exposure

Sun to partial shade

Watering

Moderate, tolerates drought well once established

Fertilization

Light fertilization in spring if necessary

Soil type

Well-drained, tolerates various soils

Minimum temperature

-40°C

Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period

Summer

Flower color

Pure white

Fruiting

Dry, unornamental capsules

Foliage color

Green

Shape

Dense and round

Garden structure

Size and growth

Height

8.2 ft (2.5 m)

Width

2 m (6 ft)

Growth rate

Fast

Pets

Pollinators

Butterflies

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