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Philadelphus Komsomolec - Mock Orange
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The Philadelphus 'Komsomolec' is an old variety of compact white Mock Orange, with an upright and well-clustered habit. In late spring, it produces a superb double white flowering with a highly appreciated fragrance. Forming clusters at the end of branches, the flowers stand out well against the relatively dark green foliage. Hardy, the shrub grows in most soils, preferably in full sun or partial shade. Its morphology lends itself well to the creation of low mixed hedges, and you can also integrate it into a diverse flower bed to achieve an extended flowering period.
Philadelphus, named after the nickname of the Egyptian monarch Ptolemy II, is a member of the Hydrangea family, which owes its name to the Hydrangea (Hydrangea), arguably the most iconic genus. There are about sixty species of Philadelphus, or Mock Orange, almost all native to the Northern Hemisphere (Europe, Caucasus, East Asia, Himalayas, and North America) and deciduous. However, there are a few evergreen species that grow in Central America (such as Philadelphus mexicanus). Many horticultural varieties have been produced by breeders, including the famous French breeder Victor Lemoine, known worldwide for his work on different plant genera.
The 'Komsomolec' Mock Orange is a deciduous variety created by Soviet breeder N.K. Vekhova in 1951. The shrub has an upright habit, forming an erect tuft that reaches a height of 1.30 to 1.50 m at maturity and a width of 70 cm. The stems are upright and do not open at the top, maintaining a well-clustered silhouette, which is interesting for hedge use. The leaves are dark green on top, lighter underneath with hairs at the axil of the veins. They are relatively large for the genus, have a dentate border, and are opposite on the branches. This fairly dark foliage is perfect for highlighting the light flowers that bloom in late spring and early summer. About 4.5 cm in diameter, the double flowers stand out against the foliage with their pure white colour, enhanced by light yellow anthers. Grouped in 3 or 4, the flowers form scented white pompoms that perfume the garden for approximately three weeks. Since flowering is the main asset of this shrub, it is preferable to plant it alongside other plants with staggered flowering, either to create a low hedge or to integrate it into a diverse flower bed, or even to plant it in the background of a mixed border. This Philadelphus thrives in full sun but will also tolerate light shade.
With its upright habit and small size, the Philadelphus 'Komsomolec' easily fits into a free hedge, which you can lightly prune with secateurs to maintain a natural appearance. To brighten up the early season, opt for the 'Flying Machine' Korean Goldenbell Tree, which will delight you with its bright yellow star-shaped flowers from March to May, depending on your region. In May-June, the 'Strawberry Fields' Deutzia will offer you raspberry-pink flowers edged with white, with a charming touch of romance. And to flower your summer, nothing beats a few Hibiscus syriacus plants in your hedge. The range includes single or double flowers in multiple colours, as well as numerous bicoloured varieties, so you just have to make your choice!
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The Philadelphus 'Komsomolec', very easy to grow, requiring very little maintenance and very accommodating, is well suited to all gardens and ideal for beginner gardeners. It thrives in ordinary, poor, even chalky soil, not too dry but rather moist. While it can tolerate drought once established, it tends to lose its leaves in hot and dry climates during summer and prefers a soil that remains slightly moist, well-drained, and humus-bearing. Highly hardy, it can withstand temperatures as low as -20°C. Planting should be done in early spring or autumn, preferably in full sun or light shade in hot regions. Avoid excessively hot exposures in dry and hot climates. Flowering on previous year's growth, Philadelphus should be pruned after flowering, in July-August, by shortening the flowering shoots by one third of their length. A more severe pruning can be done every 2 to 3 years to keep it compact and highly floriferous. Simply do not hesitate to cut back old wood and excessively long branches to the base of the plant to encourage branching from the base. While it is a resistant shrub, it can be prone to powdery mildew (treat with liquid sulphur) and also to black aphids (spray with black soap).
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
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The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.