About
Starbright' is a compact,upright shrub, to 3m tall, with dark, purplish stems and lanceolate to elliptical, dark green leaves, bronzy purple when young, and pure white, aromatic flowers, to 5.5 cm across, with purplish black calyces.
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
AspectNorth-facing, South-facing, East-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH6
Plant details
Plant typeShrubs
HabitColumnar upright
FoliageDeciduous
Height2.5-4 metres
Spread1.5-2.5 metres
Time to full height5-10 years
Suggested usesCoastal
FragranceFlower
Care notes
CultivationGrow in a moderately fertile, moist but well-drained to well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade; well suited to a woodland setting
PruningPruning group 2
PropagationPropagate by softwood or hardwood cuttings
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to aphids may be a problem
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely) and powdery mildews