About
Philadelphus 'Natchez' is a vigorous, deciduous shrub characterized by its lush, mid-green leaves and abundant clusters of large, fragrant, white semi-double flowers that emerge in early summer. The flowering period extends from May through July. This cultivar is recognized for its winter hardiness and resilience during less favorable summer conditions.
About the genus
Philadelphus consists of deciduous shrubs characterized by simple, opposite leaves. In summer, these plants produce bowl-shaped flowers, which are typically fragrant and can appear either alone or in small clusters or racemes.
Growing conditions
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
- Aspect
- East-facing, North-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
- Plant type
- Shrubs
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Height
- 1.5-2.5 metres
- Spread
- 1.5-2.5 metres
- Time to full height
- 5-10 years
- Suggested uses
- City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden
- Fragrance
- Flower
Care notes
- Cultivation
- Grow in moist, well drained soil in sun to partial shade. Plant bare root plants in winter when the ground is not frozen or waterlogged. Incorporate lots of well-rotted manure or garden compost to improve the soil and water in well. Mulch in spring
- Pruning
- Pruning group 2
- Propagation
- Propagate by softwood and hardwood cuttings
- Pest resistance
- May be susceptible to aphids
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely) and powdery mildews