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Philadelphus, Evergreen Mock Orange 'Flore Plena'

Philadelphusmexicanus

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Family
Hydrangeaceae (hy-drain-jee-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Philadelphus (fil-uh-DEL-fuss)
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Species
mexicanus (meks-sih-KAY-nus)
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Synonym
Philadelphus austromexicanus
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Deciduous
Smooth
Height
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
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Category
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
From softwood cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
From hardwood cuttings
From hardwood heel cuttings
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Richmond, California

New Orleans, Louisiana

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FlaFlower
Titusville, FL (Zone 9b) | July 2013 | neutral

Planted one of these 6 years ago grows like a weed seems to be happy and pest free but has NEVER bloomed

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Nola_Nigella
Boston, MA (Zone 6b) | December 2012 | neutral

It's taken a while to get established, even in a container, but I think it's going to be great - maybe a little too hot here in Nola for ...Read More

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