mock orange 'Aureus'
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An upright, medium-sized deciduous shrub with ovate leaves bright yellow when young, later greener. Flowers 2.5cm in width, creamy-white, with a strong, heavy scent, in early summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- mock orange 'Aureus' (Philadelphus coronarius 'Aureus')
- 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
- 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 mock orange 'Aureus'
Distribution map
- Native
- Introduced
- Cultivated
Source：WCVP v16 · Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew · CC BY 3.0 · Boundaries：WGSRPD / TDWG
Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of mock orange 'Aureus'
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mock orange 'Aureus' care guide
- Deep watering during dry spells, allowing slight surface drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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 moist but well-drained to well-drained soil in 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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