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PHILADELPHUS 'Natchez'
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:: Hydrangeaceae :: PHILADELPHUS :: x virginalis (lemoinei x nivalis 'Plenus') :: 'Natchez'

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Main asset

Large vigorous shrub, perfect in mixed hedge, with a beautiful bright flowering scented 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.

The virginalis hybrids were first obtained by Victor Lemoine (Nancy) in the early XXth century. 'Natchez' is a selection of Alfred Rehder (Arnold Arboretum, Harvard University, Boston) with large arched branches. Its deciduous leaves are oval, light green. In late spring, lots of half-double flowers appear, usually with 8 petals, pure white ∅ 4-5 cm, quite fragrant, grouped by 3-4.

Uses: Hedgerows, mixed shrub borders

Global caracteristics:

Type of foliage: deciduous
Habit: trained and flared
Height: 2 m x 2 m (6.6 ft x 6.6 ft)
Growth: medium to fast
Flowering period: June-July

Shape and colours:

Foliage shape: oval
Foliage colour: light green
Foliage colour in autumn: yellow
Flowers shape: semi-double
Flowers colour: white
Parfum : yes

Plantation:

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