Illuminati Spice® Mock Orange (Philadelphus)
Shrub
- Highly fragrant citrus scent is irresistible to bees.
- Cheery white double blooms appear in early summer.
- Disease-resistant, deer-resistant & non-invasive!
- Groundbreaking mock orange variety from Proven Winners ColorChoice Shrubs.
- Zones 4-8, full sun/part sun, up to 4′ tall x 4′ wide at maturity.
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Description
Mock orange is a fragrant deciduous shrub that will make you smile whenever you see it! Whether you plant it as a hedge, in a sunny garden, or incorporate it into your home landscaping, mock orange will surely delight garden-goers and pollinators in summer. They have a relatively fast growth rate and are also cold-tolerant, so you won’t have to wait long or perform much maintenance.
Details
Common name: Mock orange
Zone: 4-8
Sun exposure: Sun (6+ hours sun), Part sun (4-6 hrs sun/day)
Height x width: 4’-4'
Flower color: White
Foliage color: Green
Season of Interest: Summer
Bloom time: Early summer
Features: Rare & unusual, rabbit resistant, Proven Winners, low flammability, fragrant, deer resistant, best for beginners, clay soil
Uses: Accent, border, container gardening, edging, foundation planting, low hedge.
How to Grow
Light: Full to part sun. Can be grown in shade, but flowering will be severely limited with less than four hours of good light each day.
Water: Average water needs; drought tolerant once established.
Spacing: 3-4′
Fertilizing: If desired, fertilize monthly from early spring through late-July with a rose fertilizer.
Winterizing: A 2-3” layer of shredded bark mulch is a good idea.
Maintenance & Pruning: Blooms on old wood; prune after flowering if desired or required. Benefits from periodic rejuvenation pruning.
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.
Received in good condition and planted in a sunny location a few days later. It’s a little sunburned but it is the middle of summer after all. It adjusted within a few days and new growth looks good! I’m excited to watch it take off next year.
I will start off with 4 stars since they were only planted just a month ago. I will say that I was very impressed with the way they where packaged and shipped.
Upon arrival the plant looked very healthy.
I like in Pa zone 5. We already have experienced some heavy frost at least 2 times and the plant still looks very healthy. I did wrap burlap around it and hopefully that helped. I wait to see how well it's doing next spring.
This was the first time I ever ordered plants online and a first to order from Great Gardens and glad I did. I'm very satisfied with my purchase.
Cared for as described, died and did not grow at all. Awful customer service. Have much better service from MANY OTHER companies on line. Will NEVER order from this company again. Took my money with awful replacement conditions. These are perennials that died quickly. Window for return much better on all other sites.
Hi Luci, we're sorry to hear about your experience. We appreciate your feedback and will look into how we can improve our customer service. If you'd like to discuss this further, we'd love to try and make this right. We apologize you're unhappy with your order. We have a 60-day guarantee on all of our orders. Please email your order number and pictures of your plants to [email protected] to start the claims process. We look forward to helping! https://bit.ly/ggp-guarantee
Although the shrub I ordered arrived healthy and is doing well, other plant companies offer a one year warranty. 60 days seems way too short.
I don’t know how long the plants were in a hot environment, i. e. a wherehouses or hot trucks en route. I picked up plants within a few minutes of delivery but they were dried and dead. I’m very disappointed
Wonderful plants!!
BUT THE ILLUMINATI SPICE MOCK ORANGE DID NOT LOOK GOOD ON THE BOX, AND, THOUGH PLANTED IMMEDIATELY APPEARS TO BE DYING....THE REST OF THE PLANTS SEEM HEALTHY
I am happy as pie with my plant. It arrived healthy and happy and is now photosynthesizing in a large pot.
Two of my plants came to me dead they were all dried up. Not happy about it.
Used premium pitting soil and professional drip system. Died in under 2 weeks.
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. All orders are backed by our 60-day guarantee. We look forward to helping! https://bit.ly/ggp-guarantee
The shrub so small that it will take at least two or three years before it is noticeably larger. Still thriving is a good sign.
We’re sorry you’re not satisfied with your plants! On each product page and our plant sizes page, we note that all of our plants are young. The size of our plants varies depending on the time of year and whether they were recently trimmed. The most important thing when purchasing plants, online or in garden centers, is a full and robust root system, which we prioritize. Trimming only encourages stronger root development! All orders are covered by our 60-day guarantee, so please reach out to [email protected] to start the claims process if necessary.
Healthy and blooming!!!!