PHILADELPHUS ILLUMINATI TOWER Mock Orange – 3-4 Inch Starter Plant, Fragrant White Blooms

Transform your garden with the PHILADELPHUS ILLUMINATI TOWER Mock Orange, a uniquely columnar shrub that delivers fragrant white blooms in spring to early summer. Unlike traditional mock orange varieties, this cultivar boasts a narrow, upright habit, making it ideal for small gardens, foundation plantings, or mixed borders. Hardy in zones 4-7, it grows to 5-6 feet tall and 3-4 feet wide, offering a striking vertical accent while maintaining a manageable footprint.

This low-maintenance deciduous shrub thrives in moist, organically rich, well-drained soil and prefers full sun to partial shade. The lush dark green foliage provides a beautiful contrast to its delicate white flowers, which exude a sweet, citrus-like fragrance that attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies.

Ideal for:

• Compact gardens and small-space landscaping
• Hedging, privacy screens, and foundation plantings
• Cut flower arrangements with its fragrant blossoms
• Attracting pollinators and adding biodiversity to your garden

Key Features and Benefits: ✔ Fragrant white flowers bloom in late spring to early summer ✔ Columnar, space-saving habit ideal for small gardens ✔ Hardy perennial in zones 4-7, growing 5-6 feet tall ✔ Low maintenance and disease-resistant ✔ Attracts pollinators and supports biodiversity

FAQs:

Q: How fast does PHILADELPHUS ILLUMINATI TOWER grow?
A: This shrub has a moderate growth rate, typically reaching mature height within 3-5 years under ideal conditions.

Q: Does it require pruning?
A: Minimal pruning is needed. Trim after flowering to maintain shape and encourage healthy growth.

Q: Can it thrive in partial shade?
A: Yes, while it prefers full sun, it can tolerate partial shade, though blooming may be slightly reduced.

Q: Is this plant deer-resistant?
A: While not entirely deer-proof, mock orange shrubs are typically not a preferred food source for deer.

Q: When should I plant PHILADELPHUS ILLUMINATI TOWER?
A: The best time to plant is in early spring or fall when temperatures are cooler, allowing roots to establish before extreme summer heat.