Piper's mock orange

How to Grow and Care for Piper's mock orange

Piper's mock orange · Philadelphus confusus
Also known as: intricate mock orange

Grow in moist, well drained soil in sun to partial shade. Plant bare root plants in winter when the ground is not frozen or waterlogged. Incorporate lots of well-rotted manure or garden compost to improve the soil and water in well. Mulch in spring

Watering: Moderate deep watering during dry periods, free drainage preferredSunlight: Full sun · Partial shadeInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing Piper's mock orange

Piper's mock orange
Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate deep watering during dry periods, free drainage preferred
Sunlight requirementsFull sun · Partial shade
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Soil typeChalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureWell drained
FertilizingBalanced shrub feed once in spring
ToxicityInformation to be completed
Care Tips

Grow in moist, well drained soil in sun to partial shade. Plant bare root plants in winter when the ground is not frozen or waterlogged. Incorporate lots of well-rotted manure or garden compost to improve the soil and water in well. Mulch in spring

How to Water Piper's mock orange?

Moderate deep watering during dry periods, free drainage preferred

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Piper's mock orange?

Full sun · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Piper's mock orange?

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What Soil Is Best for Piper's mock orange?

Soil type
Chalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for Piper's mock orange?

Well drained

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How to Fertilize Piper's mock orange?

Balanced shrub feed once in spring

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How to Prune Piper's mock orange?

Cut flowered growth back to strong young shoots below, removing up to a fifth of old stems near the base each year. Prune immediately after flowering.

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How to Propagate Piper's mock orange?

Propagate by softwood or hardwood cuttings

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How to Transplant Piper's mock orange?

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How to Care for Piper's mock orange in Winter?

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How to Plant Piper's mock orange?

Grow in moist, well drained soil in sun to partial shade. Plant bare root plants in winter when the ground is not frozen or waterlogged. Incorporate lots of well-rotted manure or garden compost to improve the soil and water in well. Mulch in spring

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How to Repot Piper's mock orange?

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How to Harvest Piper's mock orange?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely) and powdery mildews

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids

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The Toxicity of Piper's mock orange

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Attributes of Piper's mock orange

Plant typeShrubs
Height2.5-4 metres
Spread2.5-4 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitBushy
OriginNorthwestern USA

Scientific Classification

Species
Philadelphus confusus
Genus
Philadelphus
Family
Hydrangeaceae
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