Mock Orange, Philadelphus, is an old-fashioned, fragrant, spring-blooming shrub. It’s large — it can grow to nine feet — easy-to-grow and produces thousands of blooms that smell like orange ...

Philadelphus are an easy to grow shrub, there are about 60 varieties to choose from so they are sure to suit any garden. The most common variety, Mock Oranges, may need your attention soon.

Origin: North America Wild mock orange (Philadelphus lewisii ‘ Blizzard’) is an excellent shrub for central Ohio. It is open-branched with medium green oval leaves 1 to 2 inches long. New ...

They'll take windy, sunny conditions and work well as back-of-the-garden plants or, really, anywhere you need an outstanding shrub. In the 6- to 8-foot range. Needs regular water.

But large gardens need large plants to fill space in borders - and even where space is limited, a big philadelphus can be pruned to be like a small tree. Philadelphus produces masses of white ...

Plant profile: Philadelphus coronarius (Sweet Mock Orange) June 26, 2004 ...

Philadelphus 'Little White Love’ is a Mock Orange with a twist. Historically Mock Oranges can measure over 3m tall with a leggy appearance, but due to their intense scent they are still highly ...

It is not unusual to see philadelphus bushes over five metres tall and weigela not far behind, and they can be as wide as tall. But these are old shrubs, perhaps 70 or 80 years old.

The outstanding aspect of 'Rote Zeller,' or redleaf filbert, is apparent in spring when plants leaf out in rich burgundy foliage, the ovate leaves having double-serrate edges.

Philadelphus is among the shrubs Monty advises to prune after they flower in June (Image: Getty) These new shoots will have enough time to “ripen” (harden off and mature) before winter sets in.