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Karwinsky's mock orange

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A highly attractive and unusual semi-evergreen species from Mexico with elegant, mid-green foliage and a vigorous climbing habit. Terminal panicles of large, heavily perfumed white flowers appear in summer and make this species very desirable. Requires a particularly sunny and warm spot to thrive

Scientific classification

Species: Karwinsky's mock orange (Philadelphus karwinskyanus)
Genus: Philadelphus
Family: Hydrangeaceae

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Toxicity: Shrubs
Plant type: 2.5-4 metres
Height: 2.5-4 metres
Spread: Semi evergreen
Foliage: Bushy · Climbing
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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Distribution of Karwinsky's mock orange

Distribution map

Mexico, US (Ca)

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Quick identification of Karwinsky's mock orange

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Karwinsky's 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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