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Philadelphus 'virginal' / 3.0 - Litre Container / 30-40Cm
Philadelphus Virginal
Confirmed format: 3 litre pot
Plant Highlights
- Strongly fragrant double white flowers
- Upright and arching deciduous habit
- Flowering from May to July
- Attractive to pollinators
- Easy to grow in a wide range of garden settings
Overview
Philadelphus 'Virginal' is a classic and vigorous deciduous shrub celebrated for its rich fragrance and clusters of double white flowers. Growing with an upright and arching habit, it produces fresh green foliage and creates an exceptional display in early summer. Well-suited to borders, patios, and specimen planting, this reliable shrub brings height, structure, and wonderful scent to the garden.
Why We Love It
- Produces richly fragrant double white flowers that fill the garden with scent in summer.
- Upright and arching growth habit adds elegant architectural structure to borders.
- Reliable deciduous foliage provides fresh seasonal greenery.
- Attracts bees and other pollinating insects during the flowering season.
- Easy to grow and maintain in a range of garden positions.
Plant Details
| Botanical Name | Philadelphus Virginal |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Shrub |
| Foliage Persistence | Deciduous |
| Foliage Colour | Green |
| Flower Colour | White |
| Flowering Season | May to July |
| Fragrance Level | Strong |
| Growth Habit | Upright, arching |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Mature Height | 250-300 cm |
| Mature Spread | 250-300 cm |
| Hardiness | RHS H6 (-20degC to -15degC) |
Growing Guide
| Position | Full sun or partial shade. |
|---|---|
| Soil | Fertile, moist but well-drained soil. |
| Watering | Water regularly during the first growing season to help establish a strong root system. Once established, it is generally tolerant of short dry periods. |
| Mulching | Apply organic mulch in spring to help conserve moisture and improve soil fertility. |
| Pruning | Pruning Group 2: Prune immediately after flowering in mid-summer, removing one in five older stems near the base to encourage fresh flowering shoots for next year. |
Perfect For
- Border planting
- Patio displays
- Specimen planting
- Cottage gardens
Good to Know
- The fragrant flowers attract bees and other pollinating insects during the flowering season.
- Demonstrates drought tolerance once fully established.
Product Information
| Supplied Format | 3.0-litre container |
|---|---|
| Supplied Height | 30-40 cm |
| Pack Quantity | 1 |
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
| Care Level | Easy |
Growing & care
- Plant type
- shrub
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