Sweet Mock Orange
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Sweet Mock Orange
Philadelphus coronarius
The Sweet Mock Orange is a lovely shrub that blooms with white flowers that smell sweet! It can grow tall and is great for gardens, attracting butterflies and bees.
Habitat: Urban areas
Appearance
The Sweet Mock Orange is a deciduous shrub that bursts with clusters of pure white, cup-shaped flowers. Its blooms stand out against dark green leaves, filling the air with a powerful, sweet scent reminiscent of orange blossoms, despite not being a citrus plant.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderCornalesFamilyHydrangeaceaeGenusPhiladelphus
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Its amazing scent can carry for long distances on the breeze.
Its scientific name, Philadelphus, honors an ancient Egyptian king!
People used to make pipes and flutes from its hollow stems.
The leaves can be crushed and used as a natural, mild soap!
Special abilities
Ability
Scent Beacon
Sweet Mock Orange has intensely fragrant flowers that help it attract pollinators from far distances.
Ability
Fast Bloomer
Sweet Mock Orange can produce an abundance of flowers quickly to maximize its pollination window.
Ability
Hardy Bush
Sweet Mock Orange has a vigorous growth habit that helps it establish and thrive in varied garden conditions.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 200-300 cm
- Spread
- 150-250 cm
- Flower Size
- 2-4 cm
- Bloom Season
- Late spring to early summer
- Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- Mild
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
Honey Bee
Apis mellifera
Visits flowers for nectar
pollinates
Buff-tailed Bumblebee
Bombus terrestris
Gathers pollen and nectar
eaten by
Roe Deer
Capreolus capreolus
Browses young shoots and leaves
shelters
Common Blackbird
Turdus merula
Nests in its dense branches
Traits
Deciduous
Deciduous plants periodically shed all their leaves, typically during autumn or dry seasons.
Flowering
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
Shrub
A shrub is a woody plant smaller than a tree, typically with multiple stems branching from or near the ground.
Spring Blooming
Spring blooming plants produce their flowers during the spring season, often signifying the end of winter and the start of new growth.
Fragrant Flower
Fragrant flowers emit a pleasant aroma, often to attract pollinators or for defense.
Pollinator Magnet
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
Urban Friendly
This habitat trait indicates species that can coexist with humans in urban and suburban environments, utilizing man-made structures and green spaces.
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Always be gentle around plants and don't eat any parts unless you know they are safe.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Sweet Mock Orange?
200-300 cm
How wide does Sweet Mock Orange spread?
150-250 cm
How big are the flowers on Sweet Mock Orange?
2-4 cm
When does Sweet Mock Orange bloom?
Late spring to early summer
Is Sweet Mock Orange edible?
No
Is Sweet Mock Orange toxic?
Mild
What is Sweet Mock Orange's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is Sweet Mock Orange pollinated?
Insect
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