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Philadelphus lewisii 'Blizzard'

Also Known As

Blizzard Mock Orange

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 4'-6'
W: 4'-6'

planting zones

1-12

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Philadelphus lewisii 'Blizzard' plant details

Philadelphus lewisii 'Blizzard' is a moderate-growing broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In spring and summer white flowers emerge. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average and rich soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Philadelphus lewisii 'Blizzard'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: hydrangeaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring and summer
Uses: compact, fragrant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Philadelphus lewisii 'Blizzard'

USDA Zones: 1 - 12
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade

Soil needs: average and rich

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Selected in Canada for its cold hardiness and PROFUSE blooms, this 4-5' native is a ?blizzard? of fragrant single white flowers lasting up to 4 week in late springing; a COPF introduction. S-PSh/M

By: Forestfarm

Blizzard' Mock Orange gets both parts of its name from its flowers. The 'Blizzard' variety is named because its flowers are pure white and so dense it looks like the whiteout in a blizzard. And Mock Orange comes from its fragrant flowers which smell like sweet oranges. Like lilies and other highly fragrant plants, a single Mock Orange plant will fill a large area with its lovely perfume-like fragrance. The flowers last for a few weeks in early summer, typically in early June.

'Blizzard' is more compact than other varieties with a more evenly rounded habit and so requires less pruning. Mock Oranges are related to Hydrangeas and have similar pruning needs; prune right after the plants have finished flowering and you can cut plants back hard if needed.

Native to the western U.S. and tolerant of heat and drought but also thrives under normal conditions. Can be used in xeric gardens.

By: Red Panda Nursery

A medium sized, upright shrub that has profuse clusters of fragrant, single white blooms in the spring. Selected for cold hardiness and heavy bloom. Has good disease resistance. Growth Rate medium