Mock Orange Hedging | Philadelphus 'Virginal'
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Roots' Cotswolds Valley Nursery
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Mock Orange Hedging
Philadelphus 'Virginal'
- A vigorous upright deciduous shrub with the glorious scent of orange blossom
- Arching branches covered in bright mid-green foliage, with double white fragrant flowers from June to July
- Plant near a door or seating area - the perfume gets stronger in the evening. Combine with clematis for contrast or create an informal, billowing hedge
- A fully hardy shrub with an average growth rate which will reach a height of up to 3m but can easily be maintained at a lower height
- Happy in any soil - grow in full sun for the best flowers
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
No, Mock Orange Hedging is not suitable for growing in a pot.
How big does it get?
The Philadelphus 'Virginal' can reach a mature height of 2.5 to 3 metres and a spread of 1.5 to 2.5 metres.
How much sunlight does this need?
The Mock Orange Hedging prefers full sun to partial shade, requiring about 4 to 6 hours of direct sunlight per day.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Mock Orange Hedging prefers moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil.
How much watering does this plant need?
The Mock Orange Hedging requires moderate watering, providing about 2.5 to 5 centimetres of water weekly.
Will this plant need pruning?
Yes, the Mock Orange Hedging requires pruning to maintain its shape and encourage healthy growth. You can safely cut back up to 30 centimetres of growth during the dormant season, typically when temperatures drop below 10 degrees Celsius.
How hardy is this plant?
Mock Orange is fully hardy across the UK with an RHS rating of H6, withstanding temperatures down to -20°C.
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Meet Cameron
Putting shrubs in the starlight (and boy do they shine…)
Cameron is mad about plants, which is lucky, really, because he’s absolutely surrounded by them here at the nursery. Having studied at the Student Plant Unit at Pershore College, Cameron went on to compete at the Grand Finals for the 2022 Horticulturist of the Year Awards. With a team of dedicated growers on hand to help, Cameron utilises our industry-leading nursery (and the lovely, fertile conditions of the Cotswolds) to grow shrubs that aren’t just good-looking, they’re good-growing too.
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