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Philadelphus Species, Coulter's Mock Orange, Mock Orange

Philadelphuscoulteri

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Family
Hydrangeaceae (hy-drain-jee-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Philadelphus (fil-uh-DEL-fuss)
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Species
coulteri (kol-TER-ee-eye)
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Synonym
Philadelphus osmanthus
Philadelphus pringlei
Philadelphus purpusii
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Deciduous
Height
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Spacing
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Bloom Color
Pale Yellow
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
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Category
Shrubs
Water Requirements

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Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size

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Other details

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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 semi-hardwood cuttings
From hardwood cuttings
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional

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

Craig, Colorado

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Craig, CO (Zone 4a) | April 2006 | neutral

The shrub does well in Craig, CO. Mine is planted in part sun and clay soil. It flowers greatly but does not have any scent.

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