fuzzy mock orange
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A medium-sized, deciduous shrub to around 2.5m tall with dark green, slender-pointed, hairy leaves that are grey-felted on the undersides. Clusters of fragrant white flowers are borne in early summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- fuzzy mock orange (Philadelphus tomentosus)
- Genus
- Philadelphus
- Family
- Hydrangeaceae
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- Toxicity
- Shrubs
- Plant type
- 1.5-2.5 metres
- Height
- 1.5-2.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of fuzzy mock orange
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of fuzzy mock orange
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fuzzy mock orange care guide
- Deep watering during dry spells, allowing slight surface drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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Watering
Deep watering during dry spells, allowing slight surface drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced shrub or tree feed once each early spring
Pruning
PruningCut 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
PropagationPropagate by softwood or hardwood cuttings
Growing
GrowingGrow in any moderately fertile, well-drained soil in sun or semi-shade
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely) and powdery mildews
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids
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