- Botanical name: Philadelphus 'Minnesota Snowflake'
- Common name: Mock orange
- Family: Hydrangeaceae
- Plant Type: Shrub, Deciduous
- Key features:
- Flowers
- 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 ‘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.
How to grow Philadelphus 'Minnesota Snowflake'
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Plant size
3m height
2.5m spread
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Aspect
South facing, west facing
- Sun exposure: Full sun, dappled shade, partial shade
- Hardiness: Hardy
- Soil type: Well drained / light / sandy / clay / heavy / moist / chalky / alkaline / acidic
- Plant care: Needs regular watering in pots
Plant calendar
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Plant does not flower in January |
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Plant does not flower in February |
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Plant does not flower in March |
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Plant does not 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 flower in July |
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Plant does not flower in August |
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Plant does not flower in September |
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Plant does not flower in November |
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Plant does not flower in December |
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Do Take cuttings in April |
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Do not Take cuttings in July |
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Do not Take cuttings in August |
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Do not Take cuttings in November |
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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 not Prune in June |
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Do Prune in July |
A
Do Prune in August |
S
Do not Prune in September |
O
Do not Prune in October |
N
Do not Prune in November |
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Do not Prune in December |
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 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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