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 mexicanus 'Rose Coulteri'

Philadelphus mexicanus 'Rose Syringa' is a distinctive deciduous shrub characterized by its gracefully arching branches and dark green leaves. In summer, it produces single, four-petaled white blooms that feature a purple blotch at their centers.

Philadelphus mexicanus 'Rose Syringa'

Philadelphus mexicanus 'Silver Storm'

Philadelphus microphyllus is a small, upright shrub that sheds its leaves in winter. It features peeling, dark brown bark and narrow, elliptical leaves that range from mid- to dark green. In late spring or early summer, this plant produces white flowers that emit a strong fragrance.

Philadelphus microphyllus

Philadelphus microphyllus 'Superbus'

Philadelphus microphyllus var. occidentalis is a deciduous shrub characterized by its upright, spreading form. It features arching branches adorned with small, rounded, smooth dark green leaves. In the summer months, this plant produces solitary white flowers with four petals.

Philadelphus microphyllus var. occidentalis

Philadelphus myrtoides

Philadelphus palmeri is a small shrub native to the Sierra Madre Oriental mountains of Mexico, typically reaching heights and widths of up to 1 meter. It features arching branches adorned with dark green leaves. In early summer, the plant produces fragrant white blossoms, each showcasing distinct golden-yellow stamens. This species can be classified as evergreen to semi-evergreen.

Philadelphus palmeri

Philadelphus pekinensis is a deciduous shrub that grows upright and is indigenous to the mountainous regions of Northern and Western China, as well as Korea. It features dark green leaves on its arching branches and produces clusters of fragrant, single flowers in late spring and early summer. These blooms are predominantly cream-white with a subtle yellow hue.

Philadelphus pekinensis

Philadelphus pekinensis var. kansuensis is a robust, upright deciduous shrub that can reach heights of up to 7 meters. It features mid-green leaves and produces clusters of fragrant, cup-shaped white blooms adorned with purple calyxes during the summer months.

Philadelphus pekinensis var. kansuensis

Philadelphus pteracantha

Philadelphus pubescens is a robust, upright, multi-stemmed deciduous shrub that can reach heights of 3 meters. It features dark green leaves and produces an abundance of four-petaled, cream-white flowers with prominent yellow stamens during early summer. The blooms are mildly fragrant, adding a subtle scent to the landscape.

Philadelphus pubescens

Philadelphus pueblanus

Philadelphus purpurascens is a medium-sized shrub that grows upright with branches that spread and arch gracefully. Its foliage consists of dark green, ovate leaves. During the summer months, it produces clusters of fragrant white flowers, each surrounded by contrasting purple calyces.

Philadelphus purpurascens

Philadelphus purpurascens 'Purple Haze'

Philadelphus purpurascens var. venustus is a deciduous shrub that grows upright, featuring dark green leaves. In summer, it produces clusters of fragrant white flowers that are supported by purple stems and notable purple calyxes.

Philadelphus purpurascens var. venustus

Philadelphus sargentianus

Philadelphus satsumi is a vertical, bushy shrub originating from Japan. It features arching branches adorned with dark green leaves. In early summer, the plant produces clusters of single, white flowers that have a subtle fragrance.

Philadelphus satsumi

Philadelphus satsumi f. nikoensis

Philadelphus scaber

Philadelphus schrenkii is a sizable, erect deciduous shrub known for its exfoliating bark and clusters of highly aromatic, white flowers with four petals, each measuring approximately 3 cm across. This species is among the first in its genus to bloom, typically showcasing its flowers in late spring and early summer.

Philadelphus schrenkii

Philadelphus schrenkii var. jackii

Philadelphus sericanthus

Philadelphus sericanthus var. kulingensis

Philadelphus subcanus

Philadelphus subcanus var. magdalenae is a robust shrub that can grow to 4 meters in both height and width. It features narrowly oval-shaped leaves and produces aromatic white flowers that bloom in late spring to early summer.

Philadelphus subcanus var. magdalenae

Philadelphus subcanus var. wilsonii

Philadelphus tenuifolius is an upright, deciduous shrub characterized by its dark green leaves. During the summer months, it produces small, fragrant, single white blooms.

Philadelphus tenuifolius

Philadelphus tomentosus is a medium-height deciduous shrub, reaching approximately 2.5 meters in height. It features dark green, narrow, pointed leaves that have a hairy texture and are covered with a gray felt on their undersides. In early summer, this plant produces clusters of fragrant white blooms.

Philadelphus tomentosus

Philadelphus tomentosus f. nepalensis is a vertical, deciduous shrub originating from the Himalayas, reaching heights of up to 2.5 meters. It features dark green leaves and produces white blooms that showcase prominent yellow stamens during the summer months. This variety is notable for the smooth texture found on the undersides of its leaves, setting it apart from other forms of the species.

Philadelphus tomentosus f. nepalensis

Philadelphus triflorus is an upright, deciduous shrub characterized by its arching branches and vibrant green leaves. In the summer, it produces clusters of fragrant, milky-white flowers.

Philadelphus triflorus

Philadelphus unidentified cultivar

Philadelphus virgatus aff. 'Silvia'

Philadelphus x airetonii

Philadelphus x nivalis

Philadelphus x pendulifolius

Philadelphus x polyanthus is a robust, upright deciduous shrub characterized by its arching branches adorned with deep green leaves. During the summer months, it produces clusters of sizable, fragrant white blossoms featuring prominent yellow stamens.

Philadelphus x polyanthus

Philadelphus x virginalis is an upright, deciduous shrub characterized by its arching branches adorned with dark green leaves. In late spring and early summer, it produces clusters of fragrant flowers that can be semi-double to fully double and are white in color.

Philadelphus x virginalis

Philadelphus x zeyheri var. umbellatus

Philadelphus zeyheri is a robust deciduous shrub that typically reaches heights and widths of up to 3 meters. It features lush green leaves and produces clusters of unscented, pure white flowers that bloom in June.

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