Mockorange (Philadelphus)

Intoxicating Fragrance, Effortless Beauty

Close your eyes near a blooming Mockorange and you'd swear you were standing in an orange grove. This classic cottage garden shrub (Philadelphus) fills the early summer air with an intensely sweet, citrus-like fragrance that's simply unforgettable. Pure white blossoms smother the arching branches in June, creating a stunning display that's as beautiful as it is fragrant.

Why Gardeners Love It

• 🌼 Intensely fragrant blooms — sweet orange-blossom scent that perfumes the entire garden
• 🫶 Masses of white flowers — spectacular early summer display on arching branches
• 🐝 Pollinator magnet — bees and butterflies love it
• 🌵 Drought tolerant — once established, very low maintenance
• ❄️ Cold hardy — reliable and tough in Ontario gardens

Growing Notes

Prefers full sun to partial shade. Adaptable to most well-drained soils. Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape and encourage next year's blooms. Supplied as a healthy 2-gallon container plant.