Acidic / Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy
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 'Mexican Jewel' has a shrubby, open habit. It bears white blooms with a purple centre, which have an intense fragrance often likened to bubblegum. For best results grow in moist but well-drained soil in full sun. To keep plants in shape, cut back shoots to a strong buds every year after flowering.
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Philadelphus ‘Mexican jewel’ and wildlife
Philadelphus ‘Mexican jewel’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Philadelphus ‘Mexican jewel’ poisonous?
Philadelphus ‘Mexican jewel’ has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
Plants that go well with Philadelphus 'Mexican Jewel'
