Illuminati Spice™ Mock Orange

Size

The fragrant and double white flowers of the Illuminati Spice™ Mock Orange will be a delight when they bloom in early summer. The flowers of this Philadelphus coronarius contrast strongly against its dark green foliage and have a wonderful citrusy scent. A final height of around 4 feet makes the Illuminati Spice™ Mock Orange a versatile shrub you will want to make room for. The summer blooms of the Illuminati Spice™ Mock Orange are held aloft on strong and erect stems that arch ever so slightly. Winter hardy in zones 4 to 7, this deciduous shrub will drop its leaves in winter. Illuminati Spice™ is perfect for growing as a standalone specimen or in a large container. Use it to form a fragrant low hedge or an impressive mass planting. Illuminati Spice™ Mock Orange Care For the Illuminati Spice™ Mock Orange to really shine, plant it in full sun; it tolerates partial shade as well. It is adaptable to most soil types, but favors a fertile, well-drained, yet moist substrate. Irrigate regularly upon planting and for the first couple of growing seasons until it is established. Fertilizing with a slow-release feed in early spring will help support flowering and new growth. With little pruning required, the Illuminati Spice™ Mock Orange is easy to care for. Nevertheless, you can trim and shape the branches after the flowers fade. When grown in a container, more frequent watering will be required than when grown in the ground to keep the soil moist. Illuminati Spice™ Mock Orange Spacing When fully grown, the Illuminati Spice™ Mock Orange can reach a height and spread of 4 feet. A spacing of 48 inches from other plants will allow this fragrant shrub to spread over time.