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Philadelphus x virginalis 'Virginal'
Hardy shrub grown for its heavily fragrant double white flowers in spring. 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
x virginalis
Cultivar
'Virginal'
Common name
Mock orange
Family name
Hydrangeaceae
Place of origin
United States
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.
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