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Philadelphus virginalis Natchez - Mock Orange

Philadelphus x virginalis Natchez
Mock Orange

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This deciduous bush with a cascading habit bears tight clusters of large white flowers in early summer, slightly crumpled with a light fruity fragrance. If 'Natchez' is not the most fragrant of hybrid mock oranges, it is one of the most spectacular, vigorous, with a well-filled foliage and succeeds in any soil. Plant this bush in full sun or partial shade, in all areas of the country.
Flower size
7 cm
Height at maturity
1.60 m
Spread at maturity
90 cm
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade, Shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -23°C
Soil moisture
Dry soil, Moist soil
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Best planting time March, October
Recommended planting time February to May, September to November
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Description

The Philadelphus 'Natchez' is a variety of white Mock Orange with an upright cascading habit that resembles certain spring spireas. It is appreciated for its spectacular early summer flowering, covering its arching branches with large, single to semi-double, slightly crumpled white star-shaped flowers with a light fruity fragrance. While 'Natchez' may not be the most well-known or fragrant of hybrid mock oranges, it is vigorous and floriferous, with lush and abundant foliage that remains attractive even when not in bloom. It thrives in any soil, in any exposure, and in any part of the country. Plant your mock oranges in the second or third row of your shrub borders or large country hedges, as their peak period, while unforgettable, is not very long!

All Philadelphus are deciduous shrubs native to temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere, particularly East Asia and North America. The approximately 60 species that make up this genus were first crossed in France by Jacques and Lemoine and then in the United States, with the fragrance of the flowers sometimes being forgotten along the way in favour of more spectacular, double-flowered varieties. Undemanding mock oranges can sometimes take a while to establish. They should be regularly pruned after flowering to maintain their floriferousness. They belong to the Hydrangea family.

The 'Natchez' mock orange is an American horticultural hybrid derived from Philadelphus (x) virginalis. The bush has an open, somewhat irregular habit, with the branches arching at their ends. Fast-growing, it reaches an average height of 1.6 meters (5 feet) with a diameter of 90 cm (35in) at maturity. Its large, semi-double, star-shaped flowers, measuring 6 to 8 cm (2 to 3in) in diameter, bloom in June-July, sometimes as early as May, depending on the climate. They are gathered in dense, charming clusters. They release a light fragrance with fruity notes. Its deciduous leaves are abundant and slightly toothed, measuring 4 to 10 cm (2 to 4in) in length. Their oval shape characterises them, with pointed tips and lighter longitudinal veins that run through the lamina.

Rediscover mock oranges; they are simple shrubs surrounded by such symbolism that they once dominated every garden in the country. The poet's jasmine, adapted to all types of gardens and very easy to grow, is ideal for beginner gardeners. It enjoys planting in sunny or partially shaded locations and thrives in ordinary soil, even limestone and dry in summer. It would be perfect as a background plant in mixed borders with other shrubs or flowering country hedges. Planted in partial shade or even in shade in hot and sunny climates, it will illuminate the garden with the whiteness of its flowers. As its flowering period is relatively short, pair it with shrubs that flower earlier or later (Deutzia, Buddleia, Forsythia, Caryopteris, lilacs, Faux-aralia). Let a clematis or a climbing rose with flexible branches climb on its slightly stiff branches; they will give your mock orange a wild and charming look. Its white flowers also create beautiful combinations with perennial plants that flower in blue (or white, for the beauty of an evening garden).

 

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Philadelphus virginalis Natchez - Mock Orange (Flowering) Flowering

Plant habit

Height at maturity 1.60 m
Spread at maturity 90 cm
Habit Irregular, bushy
Growth rate fast

Flowering

Flower colour white
Flowering time June to July
Inflorescence Corymb
Flower size 7 cm
Fragrance slightly scented, Flowered, with fruity notes.
Bee-friendly Attracts pollinators

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour medium green

Botanical data

Genus

Philadelphus

Species

x virginalis

Cultivar

Natchez

Family

Hydrangeaceae

Other common names

Mock Orange

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference841931

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Planting and care

The Philadelphus 'Natchez' is straightforward to grow, requiring very little maintenance and accommodating; it is well suited to all gardens and ideal for beginner gardeners. Ordinary, poor, even limestone soil, not too dry or too wet, suits it. However, it will prefer fresh, well-drained and humus-rich soil. Very hardy, it can withstand temperatures as low as -20°C (1°F). Planting should be done in early spring or autumn, preferably in full sun or partial shade. Excessive heat exposure should be avoided in dry and hot climates. Flowering on the previous year's shoots, the Philadelphus should be pruned after flowering, in July-August, by shortening the flowering branches by one-third of their length. More severe pruning can be done every 2 to 3 years to keep it compact and floriferous. Do not hesitate to cut the old wood and long branches down to the base of the plant to encourage branching from the base. A resistant bush, it may, however, be prone to powdery mildew and black aphids.

Planting period

Best planting time March, October
Recommended planting time February to May, September to November

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow, Woodland edge
Type of use Border, Back of border, Hedge
Hardiness Hardy down to -23°C (USDA zone 6a) Show map
Ease of cultivation Beginner
Planting density 1 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade, Shade
Soil pH Any
Soil type Clayey (heavy), Clayey-chalky (heavy and alkaline), Silty-loamy (rich and light)
Soil moisture Dry soil, Moist soil, Deep, fertile.

Care

Pruning instructions The mock orange should be pruned after flowering, in July-August, by shortening the branches that have bloomed by a third of their length. Severe pruning can be done every 2 to 3 years to keep it compact and floriferous. To do this, cut the old wood and the branches that are too long down to the base of the plant to encourage it to branch out from the base.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time July to August
Soil moisture Dry soil, Moist soil
Disease resistance Good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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