Philadelphus, Mock Orange, Virginal Mockorange 'Minnesota Snowflake'

Philadelphusx virginalis

Family
Hydrangeaceae (hy-drain-jee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Philadelphus (fil-uh-DEL-fuss)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Deciduous
Velvet/Fuzzy
Height
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Spacing
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From softwood cuttings
From hardwood cuttings
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Littleton, Colorado

Douglasville, Georgia

Winnetka, Illinois

Columbus, Ohio

Hulbert, Oklahoma

Conway, South Carolina

South Jordan, Utah

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Gardener's Notes:

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Bow Mar, CO | August 2011 | neutral

I have just planted two of these shrubs along our back property line to fill in some blank spots and was wondering about the expected ra...Read More

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| July 2011 | neutral

I note that this plant 'Minnesota Snowflake' and 'Virginal' are listed seperately in 'The Plantfinder' and the flowers shown above are no...Read More

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Saint Paul, MN | June 2008 | negative

Minnesotan's should sue. This plant is not worth the garden space if you live in a cold zone. It does not do well in my St. Paul, MN ga...Read More

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Hulbert, OK (Zone 7a) | June 2007 | positive

This plant was purchased on our wedding anniversary
in 2007, so it will be fun to watch it grow as we do.

Awww....Read More

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Lenexa, KS (Zone 6a) | May 2004 | neutral

Developed in 1909 in France by Victor Lemoine and was originally introduced as 'Virginal'. Has upright, arching stems/branches that are ...Read More

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