1 Sweet Mock Orange Shrub | Fragrant White Blooms Bare Root Starter Plant 12-24"

Sweet Mock Orange (Philadelphus coronarius) is a classic flowering shrub prized for its abundant clusters of creamy white blooms and intense citrus-like fragrance. In late spring to early summer, the arching branches are covered with blossoms that fill the garden with a sweet orange-blossom scent, making it a favorite for borders, hedges, and fragrance gardens. This deciduous shrub offers reliable seasonal interest with minimal maintenance.

Its upright, arching habit and medium-green foliage provide a lovely backdrop for perennials and other shrubs. Sweet Mock Orange works well as a specimen plant, in mixed shrub borders, or as an informal flowering hedge. The fragrant flowers also attract pollinators, adding life to the landscape.

Plant Features

• Fragrant white blooms with a sweet citrus-like scent
• Blooms in late spring to early summer
• Deciduous shrub with arching branches and green foliage
• Excellent for borders, hedges, and fragrance gardens
• Attracts pollinators when in bloom

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Philadelphus coronarius
• Plant Type: Deciduous flowering shrub
• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil
• Water Requirements: Medium; water regularly during establishment
• Growth Habit: Upright, arching
• Bloom Season: Late spring to early summer
• Mature Height: Typically 6-10 feet, depending on growing conditions
• Spacing: 4-6 feet apart for hedge or border planting

Planting & Care

Plant your bare root Sweet Mock Orange as soon as possible after arrival. Soak the roots in water for a few hours before planting. Choose a site with well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Dig a hole wide enough to spread the roots comfortably, place the plant at the same depth it was growing previously, and backfill with soil. Water thoroughly after planting and keep the soil consistently moist, but not waterlogged, during the first growing season.

Once established, Sweet Mock Orange is relatively low-maintenance. Water during dry spells, especially while the plant is young. Apply a layer of mulch around the base to conserve moisture and suppress weeds, keeping mulch a few inches away from the stems. Prune after flowering if needed to shape the shrub or remove older stems. This shrub generally has few pest or disease problems when grown in suitable conditions.

What's Included

One Sweet Mock Orange bare root starter plant, approximately 12-24 inches tall.