Chinese Mock Orange, Delavay's Mock Orange

Philadelphusdelavayi

Family
Hydrangeaceae (hy-drain-jee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Philadelphus (fil-uh-DEL-fuss)
Species
delavayi (del-uh-VAY-ee)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Deciduous
Height
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Spacing
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size
Other details
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
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From softwood cuttings
From hardwood cuttings
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional

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

Boise, Idaho

Buffalo, New York

New Hyde Park, New York

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