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PHILADELPHUS coronarius
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:: Hydrangeaceae :: PHILADELPHUS :: coronarius

Type of products available: 0/1/1P8 - 0/1/1 BR

Main asset

Large vigorous shrub, perfect in mixed hedge, with a beautiful bright bloom, very fragrant, in late spring.

Remarks

Every 2-3 years, just after flowering (July), prune the shrub below the floriferous parts to cause vigorous growth of new branches, which will give the flowers the following year.

Vigorous deciduous shrub with upright branches, brown bark desquamating on older branches, oval leaves finely toothed dark green, pointed. Simple white-cream flowers ∅ 2.5-3.5 cm, 4 petals, in terminal bouquets of 5-9 flowers, very fragrant.

Uses: Hedgerows, mixed shrub borders

Global caracteristics:

Type of foliage: deciduous
Habit: trained and flared
Height: 2.5 m x 2.5 m (8 ft x 8 ft)
Growth: fast
Flowering period: June-July

Shape and colours:

Couleur du bois : brown
Foliage shape: oval pointed
Foliage colour: dark green
Foliage colour in autumn: yellow
Flowers shape: simple with 4 (sometimes 5) petals
Flowers colour: cream white
Parfum : yes

Plantation:

Soil type: all
Exposure: sun, part-shade
Hardiness: - 30 °C (-22 °F - USDA zone 4b)