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    Philadelphus madrensis

    Also Known As

    • Philadelphus maderense
    • Desert Mountain Mock Orange
    • Mock Orange

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 3'-6'
    • W: 3'-6'

    planting zones

    • 6a-10b

    Philadelphus madrensis plant details

    Philadelphus madrensis is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In summer burgundy and white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - bright shade and regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, lean and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Philadelphus madrensis

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: hydrangeaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 3 FT - 6 FT - wide, 3 FT - 6 FT - tall
    Flowers: burgundy and white blooms in summer
    Uses: compact, fragrant, rare

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Philadelphus madrensis

    USDA Zones: 6a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
    Watering frequency: regular
    Soil needs: average, lean and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Sweet little mock orange, native to the US Southwest and extremely drought tolerant, with highly fragrant, small white flowers, sometimes rose-centered, and small leaves, to only 1/2". A deciduous shrub, to 4 ft tall, for bright light and lean, well-drained soil. Frost hardy in USDA zone 7 and possibly into upper zone 6.

    By: Cistus Nursery

    Gardening facts about Philadelphus madrensis plant

    How to Grow Philadelphus madrensis

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - bright shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • lean
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white
      • burgundy

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Philadelphus 'Fallbrook'

    aka Philadelphus lewisii 'Fallbrook', Fallbrook Mock Orange

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 6'-8'

    Width: 6'-8'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular
    Photo of Philadelphus 'Fallbrook' foliage by K M
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    Philadelphus 'Belle Etoile'

    aka Philadelphus x 'Belle Etoile', Belle Etoile Mock Orange

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 6'-8'

    Width: 3'-6'

    • sun - dappled shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Philadelphus 'Belle Etoile' flower by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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    Philadelphus coronarius 'Variegatus'

    aka Philadelphus coronaria 'Variegata', Variegata Sweet Mock Orange, Variegated Mock Orange

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    4a-8b

    Size

    Height: 3'-10'

    Width: 4'-8'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Philadelphus coronarius 'Variegatus' flower, foliage by plant lust
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    Philadelphus 'Innocence'

    aka Philadelphus x lemoinei 'Innocence', Innocence Mock Orange

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 4'-10'

    Width: 5'-10'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Philadelphus 'Innocence' flower by Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery
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    Philadelphus 'Manteau d'Hermine'

    aka Philadelphus manteau D'Hermine, Philadelphus x lemoinei 'Manteau d' Hermine', Dwarf Mock Orange, Manteau d' Hermine Mock Orange, Mock Orange, Mock Orange Manteau d'Hermine

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    4a-8b

    Size

    Height: 2'-3'

    Width: 3"-5'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Philadelphus 'Manteau d'Hermine' flower by Conifer Kingdom
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