About
A small, arching small deciduous shrub with ovate leaves and single, perfumed, creamy-white flowers 5cm in width, tinged purple in the centre.
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
AspectSouth-facing, North-facing, West-facing, East-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeShrubs
HabitBushy
FoliageDeciduous
Height1-1.5 metres
Spread1.5-2.5 metres
Time to full height10-20 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Cottage and informal garden
FragranceFlower
Care notes
CultivationGrows well in a woodland setting in sun or partial shade
PruningPruning group 2
PropagationPropagate by softwood or hardwood cuttings
Pest resistanceMaybe susceptible to aphids
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely) and powdery mildews