About
A compact, mound-forming deciduous shrub to around 1.5m, with oval dark green foliage. Very aromatic, pure white flowers appear in abundance from May through to July. Ideal for coastal and urban areas where it is drought tolerant, once established, and tolerant of air pollution.
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 moistureWell-drained
AspectEast-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH6
Plant details
Plant typeShrubs
HabitBushy
FoliageDeciduous
Height1-1.5 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
Time to full height5-10 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants
FragranceFlower
Care notes
CultivationGrow in any fertile, well-drained soil in sun or partial shade. See philadelphus cultivation for further advice
PruningPruning group 2
PropagationPropagate by softwood cuttings in summer or hardwood cuttings in autumn or winter
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to aphids
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely) and powdery mildews