Philadelphus Belle Etoile (Mock Orange)

Prized for its incredible fragrance, award-winning Philadelphus 'Belle Etoile' is a compact medium-sized deciduous shrub of great beauty when in bloom. In late spring to early summer, its elegantly arching branches bear a profusion of large, highly-scented, single white flowers, 2 in. across (5 cm), adorned with a purple blotch at their centers. The blossoms stand out against the foliage of oval, dark green leaves. Introduced in the late 1800s by French plant hybridizer Pierre Lemoine, 'Belle Etoile' is still very popular today thanks to its better fragrance, longer flowering period and more compact habit than most other Philadelphus varieties. A lovely flowering shrub that deserves a spot where its fragrance can be enjoyed.

• Recipient of the prestigious Award of Garden Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society.
• Grows up to 5-6 ft. tall (150-180 cm) and 7-8 ft. wide (210-240 cm).
• A full sun to light shade lover, this plant is best grown in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils. This plant is not fussy about soils as long as they have good drainage. Drought tolerant.
• Generally pest and disease free. Watch for leaf spot, canker, powdery mildew and rust.
• Great for shrub borders, foundation plantings, informal flowering hedge.
• Blooms on previous year’s wood, so prune immediately after flowering. May be cut to the ground to rejuvenate this shrub.
• Propagate by softwood or hardwood cuttings