Illuminati Tower® Mock Orange (Philadelphus)
Shrub
- Hundreds of fragrant white flowers in spring!
- Narrow, columnar habit works well anywhere.
- Low-maintenance & deer-resistant shrub.
- Award-Winning Proven Winners shrub.
- Zones 4-8, sun/part sun, 5-6' tall x 3-4' wide at maturity.
ZONE
EXPOSURE
HEIGHT
Description
Details
Patent: PP 31,865
Common name: Mock orange
Zone: 4-8
Sun exposure: Sun (> 6 hours sun) to part sun (4-6 hours sun)
Height x width: 5-6' tall x 3-4' wide
Flower color: White
Foliage color: Green
Season of interest: Spring
Bloom time: Spring
Features: Space savers, rare & unusual, rabbit & deer resistant, Proven Winners, fragrant, drought tolerant, cold tolerant
Uses: Flower gardens, landscaping, edging, ground cover, slopes
How to Grow
Light: Placement in full sun is best for producing the most flowers and the most fragrance. Part shade is okay and is especially acceptable in warmer areas.
Water: Enjoys average treatment; even moisture is best.
Space: 2 feet apart
Fertilizing: Little fertilizer is required.
Winterizing: No special treatment is required.
Maintenance: Blooms on old wood, which means that any pruning should be done after bloom.
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.
I bought these two and I have babied them. Everything else in my garden is thriving and is 3‘ x 3‘. I finally pulled them out this morning to try to revive them and put them in intensive care but I would like the company to send me two more of these were not inexpensive and they have all died. They did not compact well half the dirt was sideways out of the plant and I babied them before I put them in the crown so that would get good routing, but to no avail they have not grown
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Great 1 qt. specimen that arrived quickly and in excellent condition. Happy to see the healthy plant join my garden!
Plant died the first week I had it
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When I received my Mountain Hydrangea, it had withered and white powder on the leaves. I wanted to ask someone if this would be a problem. I emailed at lease FIVE TIMES and never once received a response. I really love your plants, but this is unacceptable, so I will go elsewhere with my business
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It was losing leaves when I received it. I put it out on the porch with the other plants I bought. They are thriving. But little mock is just limping along. I'm hopin it will snap out of it...I hope.
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I love that it grows more columnar because its perfect for the spot i picked.
I purchased 2 and one is always dead. The other one is is barely hanging on.
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Well I got the plants that I requested and paid for which I'm very pleased about. The packing was okay things were quite shaken about and lots of roots were dislodged.
The one plant I was really looking forward to receiving was a lot smaller than I anticipated I'm presuming cuttings were taken off of it for propagation prior to me even ordering the plant.
I'm not unhappy with what I received I'm just not ecstatic but when you're looking for specific things sometimes you just get what you get
The Illuminati Tower Mock Orange is not happy. Leaves have dried and curled. Newer growth initially looked good but is now also not looking good. It has been in the ground three weeks now. Hoping it recovers.
Other shrubs in my order are doing great!
We're sorry you're having trouble with your plants. Our team of horticulture experts would love to take a closer look! Please contact us at [email protected] with your order number and photos of the plants so we can better assist you. All orders are covered by our 60-day guarantee. We look forward to helping! https://bit.ly/ggp-guarantee
This baby shrub arribed looking healthy and happy and pacjaged well.
I was very impressed with the size of the plants and the level of hydration. It was tempting to put them into the ground and feed them some fertilizer right off the bat, but I just gave them a drink and let them acclimate for 48 hours, as recommended. They look so perky and alert, I can't wait to see them take off next Spring.
I was very impressed that the plant was so very small but it is doing rather well!
Very Happy
Arrived in great condition. Planted next day and they are growing and looking good. No blooms yet. Very pleased.
Illuminati Tower® Mock Orange
Mock Orange arrived healthy and is now thriving. I did have to baby it from the sun until it established in it's new home. I put a bucket with holes over the top of the plant during the hottest part of the day. It lost all the leaves but you could tell it was still alive. Now all the leaves have returned and you can see new growth.
Think Frankenstein?
No flowers yet, but expanding the leaves, so they seem at home.
Well packed, with good instructions
Thank Yous
E.Y.
Plant was wilted upon arrival and continues to drop leaves.
Hello! Shipping can be a little tough on new plants. However, they will bounce back with proper care. Included in your order is a Planting Guide that will help you care for your new plants. You can also find it here: https://blog.greatgardenplants.com/planting-guide/
If you have any questions or trouble, please email us at [email protected]. Rest assured, we do have a 60-day guarantee on all of our plants. All you will need to do is email us photos, making sure to put your order number and name in the subject line so that we may provide the best assistance possible.
Happy Gardening!
It is still small but a healthy little plant. Cannot wait for it to grow bigger!
This plant arrived in fine condition, but suffered a setback after being planted. It looks like it is recovering, so that’s why I said “we’ll see.” This is the first GG plant that hasn’t thrived from the get go. I’m hopeful.
First the three plants I bought were struggling
Two looked almost dead
Now they are coming back and I think they will make it
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I called before to report the situation and
you were very nice and you were ready to replace a dying plant
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But I don't know if they will bloom this season
Doing Great!
Can the Mock Orange Illuminati Tower tolerate being potted or it needs to be planted into soil (root spread)?? Does it tolerate the hot humid Summers of Upstate SC?Thanks
Yes, you can plant Illuminati Tower® Mock Orange in a container. It may need a trellis to help support it since it will grow up to 6 feet tall. This low maintence shrub thrives in its recommended growing zones 4-8 and appreciates part shade in warmer areas.
Are they perrenial
Hello! Illuminati Tower® Mock Orange are perennial shrubs when grown in the recommended USDA zones 4-8.
Does this plant do well planted in a group of three or should be stand alone so it has more room to grow?
Hi! When planting shrubs together you'll want to keep the mature size of the plant in mind in order to give each shrub the space it needs to grow. We recommend spacing Illuminati Tower® Mock Orange 2 feet apart.
How long does it bloom during a season? Only spring?
Hi, thank you for your question! Yes, Mockorange blooms in spring.
Do rabbits eat this shrub?
No, Illuminati Tower Mockorange is rabbit resistant.