About
A deciduous, arching, but upright shrub with dark green oval-shaped leave. The backs of the petals may be tinted slightly purple. In late spring to early summer loose bunches of pure white, cup-shaped scented flowers appear.
About the genus
Philadelphus are deciduous shrubs with simple, opposite leaves and bowl-shaped, usually fragrant flowers which may be solitary or in small panicles or racemes in summer
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectEast-facing, North-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH6
Plant details
Plant typeShrubs
FoliageDeciduous
Height2.5-4 metres
Spread1.5-2.5 metres
Time to full height5-10 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens, City and courtyard gardens
FragranceFlower
Care notes
CultivationGrow in a moderately fertile, moist but well-drained to well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Also see our philadelphus growing guide
PruningPruning group 2
PropagationPropagate by softwood and hardwood cuttings
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to aphids
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely) and powdery mildews