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.
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