Philadelphus 'Starbright'

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 8'-9'
W: 6'

planting zones

3a-9b

More Options

Philadelphus 'Starbright' plant details

Philadelphus 'Starbright' is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with bronze, burgundy and green foliage. In spring purple and white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Philadelphus 'Starbright'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: hydrangeaceae
Foliage: deciduous bronze, burgundy and green
Mature size: 6 FT wide, 8 FT - 9 FT - tall
Flowers: purple and white blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Philadelphus 'Starbright'

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Star light, star bright! Starry-white large, sterile blossoms with black calyxes cover the purple new growth of this hardy Mockorange in spring; the contrast is something out the firmament to be sure! Upright form to 8' makes it a wonderful choice for hedging, mass planting or as a specimen. S/M PP18651

By: Forestfarm

A stellar gathering of newly emerging leaves infused with bronze and purple hues and large single white sterile flowers exquisitely cradled by dark purple calyxes are this hybrid's distinctive signature. Recently developed at the Memorial University Botanical Garden in Newfoundland by Dr. Wilf Nicholls, 'Starbright' inherits Philadelphus delavayi's classy perfumed blooms and the dogged constitution of Canadian born, Philadelphus lewisii, which withstands drought, deer and cold. Its appealing dense upright frame can be successfully segued into mixed plantings, either massed or as a stand-alone specimen. (pp#18,651)