Overview

Philadelphus 'Virginal' is a deciduous shrub in the genus Philadelphus, part of the Hydrangeaceae family. Philadelphus 'Virginal' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates well-drained soil soils. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include garden borders, hedging and ornamental shrub.

About

Philadelphus 'Virginal' is a deciduous shrub cultivar of the Philadelphus genus, commonly known as mock orange. This shrub is valued for its strong, sweet, citrus-like fragrance. It thrives in well-drained, moist soil and grows well in full sun to partial shade. Suitable for garden borders, hedging, and as an ornamental shrub, it is hardy in the UK (H5) and benefits from pruning immediately after flowering to maintain its shape and encourage new growth.

About the genus

Philadelphus (mock-orange) is a genus of about 60 species of shrubs from 3–20 ft tall, native to North America, Central America, Asia and (locally) in southeast Europe.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Philadelphus

Sunlight

full sun, partial shade

Soil type

well-drained soil

Soil moisture

moist

UK hardiness

H5

Plant details

Philadelphus 'Virginal' size, habit and characteristics

Plant type

deciduous shrub

Suggested uses

garden borders, hedging, ornamental shrub

Fragrance

strong, sweet, citrus-like

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Philadelphus 'Virginal'

Cultivation

Prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade; tolerates a range of soils.

Pruning

Prune immediately after flowering to maintain shape and encourage new growth.

Propagation

softwood cuttings in early summer

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