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broad-leaved mock orange

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A dense, upright, multi-stemmed, deciduous shrub up to 3m tall with dark green foliage and mildly fragrant, four petalled, cream-white flowers with bright yellow stamen appearing in abundance in early summer

Scientific classification

Species: broad-leaved mock orange (Philadelphus pubescens)
Genus: Philadelphus
Family: Hydrangeaceae

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Toxicity: Shrubs
Plant type: 2.5-4 metres
Height: 2.5-4 metres
Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Bushy
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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Distribution of broad-leaved mock orange

Distribution map

Southeastern USA

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of broad-leaved mock orange

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broad-leaved mock orange care guide

Deep watering during dry spells, allowing slight surface drying between soakings
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
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Watering

Deep watering during dry spells, allowing slight surface drying between soakings

Fertilizing

Balanced shrub or tree feed once each early spring

Pruning

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.

Propagation

Propagate by softwood or hardwood cuttings

Growing

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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