Philadelphus coronarius
Planted in open forest and at end of workshop in 2007.
Sweet Mock Orange, English Dogwood
Family: Hydrangeaceae (hy-drain-jee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Philadelphus (fil-uh-DEL-fuss)
Species: coronarius (kor-oh-NAR-ee-us)
Category:
Shrubs
Height:
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Spacing:
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
Sun Exposure:
Sun to Partial Shade
Bloom Color:
White/Near White
Bloom Time:
Late Spring/Early Summer
Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Deciduous
Other details:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Flowers are fragrant
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)
Propagation Methods:
By dividing the rootball
From woody stem cuttings
By simple layering
Seed Collecting:
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
