- Botanical name: Philadelphus 'Manteau D'hermine'
- Common name: Mock orange
- Family: Hydrangeaceae
- Plant Type: Shrub, Deciduous
White
Green
- Key features:
- Scented flowers
Mock orange, Philadelphus, is a popular, handsome shrub, grown for its masses of white blooms that fill the air with fragrance in late-spring and summer. These contrast beautifully with dark green foliage.
Philadelphus ‘Manteau d’Hermine’ is an upright, compact shrub bred by French plantsman Victor Lemoine. It bears fragrant double blooms, which make it particularly well suited to growing in a large container or in the ground near a path or seating area. For best results grow in moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. To keep plants in shape, cut back flowered shoots to a strong buds every year after flowering.
How to grow Philadelphus 'Manteau D'hermine'
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Plant size
75cm height
1.5m spread
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Aspect
South facing, west facing
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Position in border
Middle
- Sun exposure: Dappled shade, full sun, partial shade
- Hardiness: Hardy
Plant calendar
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Plant does not flower in January |
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Plant does flower in April |
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Plant does flower in May |
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Plant does flower in June |
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Plant does not flower in July |
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Plant does not flower in August |
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Plant does not flower in December |
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Do not Take cuttings in December |
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Do not Prune in January |
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Do not Prune in February |
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Do not Prune in March |
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Do not Prune in April |
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Do not Prune in May |
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Do Prune in June |
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Do Prune in July |
A
Do not Prune in August |
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Do not Prune in September |
O
Do not Prune in October |
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Do not Prune in November |
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Do not Prune in December |
Philadelphus 'Manteau D'hermine' and wildlife
Philadelphus 'Manteau D'hermine' has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Philadelphus 'Manteau D'hermine' poisonous?
Philadelphus 'Manteau D'hermine' has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Cats
No reported toxicity to Dogs
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
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