mock orange 'Erectus'
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a small, erect shrub with small, narrowly ovate leaves and richly scented, creamy white flowers, to around 2.5cm across, that are abundantly produced in summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- mock orange 'Erectus' (Philadelphus 'Erectus')
- Genus
- Philadelphus
- Family
- Hydrangeaceae
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- Toxicity
- Shrubs
- Plant type
- 1.5-2.5 metres
- Height
- 1-1.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Columnar upright
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of mock orange 'Erectus'
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of mock orange 'Erectus'
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mock orange 'Erectus' care guide
- Medium watering frequency, reduce irrigation supply during cold winter rest
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Medium watering frequency, reduce irrigation supply during cold winter rest
Fertilizing
FertilizingDeciduous mock orange feed once yearly at early spring new growth
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 a moderately fertile, moist but well-drained to well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade; well suited to a woodland setting
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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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