Snow White Mockorange
Philadelphus 'Snowwhite Fantasy'
In growth
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In bloom
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Planting Guide
| Spacing | 4-6 ft apart |
|---|---|
| Planting depth | Crown at soil level. |
| Chilling hours | 800-1000 hours (Clifton Park exceeds 1000+ hours natively). |
| Life expectancy | 20-30 years |
| Growth rate | Moderate |
| Planted | 2025 |
| Bed | To Be Sorted |
Growing Conditions
| Sun | Full Sun - Partial Shade |
|---|---|
| Water | Average |
| Soil type | Well-drained loam. |
| Soil pH | 6.0-8.0 |
| Zones | 4-8 |
| Native status | Cultivar |
Appearance
| Type | Shrub |
|---|---|
| Leaf | Ovate (Egg-shaped) |
| Foliage colour | Dark green. |
| Bloom | White. |
| Fruit | Capsule. |
| Evergreen | Deciduous |
Root System
| System | Fibrous/Adventitious Systems |
|---|---|
| Morphology | Mixed Fine & Coarse |
| Function | Absorptive Roots (Lower Orders) |
| Propagation | Softwood cuttings in early summer. |
Wildlife & Safety
| Attracts | Bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and birds |
|---|---|
| Deer | Both |
| Toxicity | Non-toxic |
| Edibility | Inedible |
| Companions | Roses, Spirea, Weigela, Barberries, Dogwoods, Lilacs, Peonies. |
Where it came from
| Grower | First Editions |
|---|---|
| Bought at | Kulak's Nursery |
Care
Water consistently during periods of drought. Fertilize with a balanced low NPK ratio in spring.
Maintenance
Prune annually to shape immediately after flowering finishes. Remove dead or weak stems and cut new growth back to half its length.
Cleanup
Remove dead or crossing branches in late winter.
Notes
Deliciously citrus-scented double white flowers that bloom in spring and rebloom in summer. Patent PP13774.