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.

Philadelphus cf. delavayi

Philadelphus columbianus

Philadelphus confusus is an upright, deciduous shrub that features multiple stems and arching branches. Its leaves are a vibrant mid-green, providing a lush backdrop for the singular, four-petaled white flowers that bloom during the summer months.

Philadelphus confusus

Philadelphus cordifolius

Philadelphus coronarius is a sizable, erect shrub that sheds its leaves in winter. It features mid-green leaves and produces fragrant, bowl-shaped flowers that are cream-white in color, blooming in early summer.

Philadelphus coronarius

Philadelphus coronarius 'Aureus' is a medium-sized, upright deciduous shrub featuring ovate leaves that emerge a vibrant yellow, transitioning to a deeper green as they mature. In early summer, this plant produces creamy-white flowers measuring approximately 2.5 cm across, which emit a robust and fragrant aroma.

Philadelphus coronarius 'Aureus'

Philadelphus coronarius 'Bridal Showers'

Philadelphus coronarius 'Gold Mound'

Philadelphus coronarius 'Variegatus' is a medium-sized deciduous shrub characterized by its ovate leaves, which feature broad cream margins. In early summer, the plant produces fragrant, creamy-white flowers that measure approximately 2.5 cm across.

Philadelphus coronarius 'Variegatus' (v)

Philadelphus coronarius Illuminati Tower ('Smnpvg')

Philadelphus coronarius Threave form

Philadelphus coulteri is a notable Mexican species that develops into an upright, arching shrub, reaching approximately 2 meters in height. Its dark green leaves are notable for their whitish-grey, hairy undersides. During the summer, this plant produces clusters of sizable, flat white flowers with a pleasant fragrance, making it a sought-after addition to gardens.

Philadelphus coulteri

Philadelphus cymosus

Philadelphus delavayi is a vertical, deciduous shrub indigenous to western China and southeastern Tibet. It typically reaches heights of 3 to 4 meters and features narrow, serrated leaves in a deep green hue. In summer, this plant produces aromatic white flowers, which are complemented by purple calyxes.

Philadelphus delavayi

Philadelphus delavayi aff. var. calvescens

Philadelphus delavayi f. melanocalyx is a sizable, upright shrub that can reach heights of up to 3 meters. It features arching branches that support dark green foliage. From early to mid-summer, this plant produces dense clusters of fragrant white blossoms, each with purple sepals.

Philadelphus delavayi f. melanocalyx

Philadelphus delavayi f. melanocalyx 'Nyman's Variety' is a deciduous shrub that can reach heights of up to 3 meters. It features elongated, arching branches adorned with oval, dark green foliage. In early summer, this plant produces clusters of single white blooms, each complemented by distinct purple calyxes.

Philadelphus delavayi f. melanocalyx 'Nyman's Variety'

Philadelphus delavayi var. calvescens

Philadelphus floridus is a deciduous shrub that typically reaches a height of 3 meters. It features dark green leaves that are toothed and densely covered in fine hairs. In summer, this plant produces fragrant, white flowers with four petals that open singly.

Philadelphus floridus

Philadelphus fragrans

Philadelphus henryi is a medium-sized, upright shrub that sheds its leaves in winter. It features dark green leaves on gracefully arching branches. During summer, this plant produces clusters of fragrant, single flowers that are cream-white in color.

Philadelphus henryi

Philadelphus hirsutus is a perennial shrub that can reach heights of up to 3 meters. It features dull green leaves and produces solitary, unscented flowers that are cream-white in color during the summer months. This species is indigenous to the southeastern regions of the United States and is typically regarded as having limited aesthetic appeal for ornamental gardens.

Philadelphus hirsutus

Philadelphus hybrid

Philadelphus incanus is a deciduous shrub that originates from the regions of W. Hupeh and Shensi in China. It reaches a height of up to 2.5 meters and features vibrant, mid-green leaves. In the summer months, it produces clusters of fragrant white blooms.

Philadelphus incanus

Philadelphus incanus var. sargentianus

Philadelphus inodorus is a small, deciduous shrub that reaches heights of up to 2 meters. It features dark green, glossy leaves and produces solitary, pure white flowers that lack fragrance, blooming during the summer months. This species is indigenous to the southeastern United States and is relatively rare in UK gardens.

Philadelphus inodorus

Philadelphus inodorus var. grandiflorus

Philadelphus inodorus var. laxus

Philadelphus insignis is a robust, deciduous shrub that typically grows to a height and width of about 3.5 meters. It features glossy, mid-green leaves and produces cup-shaped, pure white flowers that emit a subtle fragrance, blooming in late June. Though this species has been cultivated since before 1870, it is not commonly found in contemporary gardens, but it remains a noteworthy choice for those seeking unique plants.

Philadelphus insignis

Philadelphus intectus

Philadelphus kansuensis

Philadelphus karwinskianus is a unique semi-evergreen plant native to Mexico, featuring lush, mid-green leaves and a robust climbing growth pattern. In summer, it produces terminal clusters of large, fragrant white blossoms, enhancing its appeal. This species thrives best in a warm, sunny location.

Philadelphus karwinskianus

Philadelphus keteleeri

Philadelphus lewisii is a deciduous shrub that grows in a spreading habit, originating from Western North America. It features vibrant green leaves and produces clusters of single, cup-shaped white flowers during the summer months, which emit a subtle fragrance.

Philadelphus lewisii

Philadelphus lewisii 'Galahad' is a compact, rounded deciduous shrub featuring vibrant, mid-green leaves. In early summer, it produces abundant clusters of highly fragrant white flowers, each with four petals and distinct yellow stamens.

Philadelphus lewisii 'Galahad'

Philadelphus lewisii 'Siskiyou'

Philadelphus lewisii 'Snow Velvet' is a compact, multi-stemmed deciduous shrub characterized by its arching branches adorned with dark green leaves. In early summer, it produces aromatic, semi-double white flowers with four petals.

Philadelphus lewisii 'Snow Velvet'

Philadelphus lewisii 'Waterton' is a robust, upright deciduous shrub featuring arching branches adorned with dark green leaves. In late spring and early summer, it produces an abundance of single, fragrant white flowers. This variety demonstrates drought resistance once it is well established.

Philadelphus lewisii 'Waterton'

Philadelphus lewisii subsp. californicus is a deciduous shrub that is native to California, typically reaching a height of up to 3 meters. It features arching branches adorned with vibrant green leaves. During the summer months, clusters of pure white flowers emerge, offering a subtle fragrance.

Philadelphus lewisii subsp. californicus

Philadelphus lewisii var. gordonianus is a substantial, upright shrub characterized by its somewhat coarse, oval foliage. In late spring to early summer, it produces solitary, four-petaled white blooms that emit a subtle fragrance.

Philadelphus lewisii var. gordonianus

Philadelphus maculatus

Philadelphus maculatus 'Mexican Jewel' is an erect, deciduous shrub characterized by its small, widely spaced foliage. In early to mid-summer, it produces fragrant, white flowers that hang downwards, each petal featuring a purple mark at its base.

Philadelphus maculatus 'Mexican Jewel'

Philadelphus maculatus 'Scented Storm' is a rounded, deciduous shrub featuring lance-shaped, grey-green leaves. In summer, it produces clusters of single white flowers, each adorned with a reddish-purple center, which emit a powerful fragrance.

Philadelphus maculatus 'Scented Storm'

This robust, arching shrub features slender, silver-green leaves that are spaced widely apart. In early summer, it produces fragrant, downward-facing white blossoms, each adorned with a crimson blotch at the base of the petals.

Philadelphus maculatus 'Sweet Clare'

Philadelphus madrensis is an upright, deciduous shrub that originates from Mexico, Southern Arizona, and New Mexico, taking its name from the Sierra Madre Mountains. This species can reach a height of 2 meters. In its native environment, it exhibits semi-evergreen characteristics, while in the UK, it typically loses its leaves during winter. The shrub features arching branches adorned with dark green leaves. In the summer, it produces solitary, single white flowers that have a pink center and dark purple calyxes. The fragrance of these blooms is particularly intense, with a single flower capable of scenting an entire room.

Philadelphus madrensis

Philadelphus madrensis 'Rosemary Brown'

Philadelphus magdalenae 'Koehne' is a compact, deciduous shrub characterized by its bushy growth and mid-green foliage, which features a greyish underside. In late May and early June, it produces clusters of fragrant white flowers that herald the arrival of summer. This species originates from Szechwan, China, and is recognized for its ornamental appeal.

Philadelphus magdalenae 'Koehne'

Philadelphus mexicanus is a sprawling evergreen shrub that can reach heights of up to 2 meters. It features arching branches adorned with oval leaves that can grow as long as 10 centimeters. In the summer, it produces fragrant, creamy-white flowers that are cup-shaped, appearing either alone or in clusters of three along the branches.

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