Philadelphus 'Minnesota Snowflake'

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Mock orangeShrub, DeciduousFamily: Hydrangeaceae

Height: 3mSpread: 2.5m
Hardy

Scented flowers

Position

Sun Exposure:

Dappled shade, full sun, partial shade

Aspect:

South facing, west facing

Soil

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 'Minnesota Snowflake' bears cascading stems of fragrant double blooms. It's perfect for growing as a central feature in a mixed border, and could even be grown in a large container. For best results grow Philadelphus 'Minnesota Snowflake' 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 ‘Minnesota snowflake’ and wildlife

Philadelphus ‘Minnesota snowflake’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.

Is Philadelphus ‘Minnesota snowflake’ poisonous?

Philadelphus ‘Minnesota snowflake’ 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