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Philadelphus 'Virginal' – supplied in a 7.5-litre container, approximately 60–80 cm tall
Plant Highlights: Large double white flowers • Richly fragrant • Flowers freely in early summer • A reliable deciduous shrub for borders and scented planting
Overview
Philadelphus 'Virginal' is a well-loved Mock Orange cultivar, prized for its abundant clusters of large, double white flowers and their rich, sweet fragrance. Flowering from late spring into early summer, it creates an impressive seasonal display while filling the garden with perfume, making it an excellent choice for planting near patios, pathways or seating areas.
With its upright, arching growth and fresh green foliage, 'Virginal' develops into an attractive deciduous shrub that provides structure throughout the growing season before its leaves fall in autumn. It is easy to grow in a wide range of garden settings and rewards minimal care with reliable flowering year after year.
Plant Details
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Philadelphus 'Virginal' |
| Common Name | Mock Orange |
| Plant Type | Deciduous flowering shrub |
| Supplied Form | 7.5-litre container |
| Supplied Height | Approximately 60–80 cm |
| Flower Colour | Double white |
| Flowering Season | Late spring to early summer |
| Fragrance | Strongly fragrant |
| Position | Full sun or partial shade |
| Soil | Fertile, moist but well-drained soil |
| Mature Height | 2.5–3 m |
| Mature Spread | 2.5–3 m |
| Hardiness | RHS H6 (−20°C to −15°C). |
Growing Guide
Grow in full sun or partial shade in fertile, well-drained soil. While adaptable to most garden soils, it performs best where the soil retains some moisture without becoming waterlogged during winter.
Water regularly during the first growing season to help establish a strong root system. Once established, it is generally tolerant of short dry periods, although flowering is best when plants do not experience prolonged drought. Applying organic mulch in spring helps conserve moisture and improve soil fertility.
Pruning
Prune soon after flowering by removing a proportion of the oldest stems at the base and lightly shaping if required. This encourages vigorous new growth, which carries the following year's flowers.
Wildlife
The fragrant flowers attract bees and other pollinating insects during the flowering season, making this shrub a valuable addition to wildlife-friendly gardens.
Perfect For
- Mixed shrub borders
- Cottage and traditional gardens
- Fragrant planting schemes
- Patios and seating areas
- Informal hedging and specimen planting
Product Information
- Supplied in a 7.5-litre container
- Current plant height: approximately 60–80 cm
- Deciduous shrub
- Produces large, double white, fragrant flowers in late spring to early summer
- Best planted where its fragrance can be enjoyed close at hand
Growing & care
- Plant type
- shrub
- Position & light
- Full sun· Partial shade
- Watering
- moderate
- Soil & drainage
- Well drained· Moist
- Mature size
- 3.0m high· 3.0m wide
- Flowering
- Late spring to early summer· White
- Foliage
- deciduous
Useful to know
Good for bordersPollinator friendly
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