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Philadelphus xpurpureo-maculatus 'Belle Etoile'
Hardy shrub grown for its heavily fragrant flowers in spring. These showy white flowers with a central purple blotch are pineapple scented. Mid green leaves. Best planted in a mixed shrubbery in a sheltered site. Best to prune out old stems in winter. Very hardy to cold, will tolerate poor soils but will thrive with more care.
Genus
Philadelphus
Species
xpurpureo-maculatus
Cultivar
'Belle Etoile'
Common name
Mock orange
Family name
Hydrangeaceae
Place of origin
Garden origin
DETAILS
Height
2 m
Width
1 m
(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)
Leaves
Deciduous
Soil Type
Grows in most soil types
Moisture
Tolerates dry soils
Exposure
Grows in sun or semi-shade / Will tolerate very hard frosts.
Sanctuary / Whimsical
Shrubs
Category
Medium, height between 1.5 to 3 metres
Availability
All our current stock has been dispatched out to retailers. If they have none left for you, we are growing another crop to supply as soon as possible.
Where to buy our plants
Where to buy our plants