Sweet Mock Orange Shrub

Sweet mock orange is a deciduous hybrid shrub valued for a brief, fragrant display of white flowers in late spring. Its mature size and shape can vary among selections, so allow room for the plant to open as it ages. ## Plant Profile Oregon State University describes *Philadelphus × virginalis* as an upright shrub reaching about eight feet, with opposite green leaves and numerous double white flowers in May and June. It notes that the plant is most striking while in bloom. [Oregon State University Landscape Plants](https://landscapeplants.oregonstate.edu/plants/philadelphus-virginalis) ## Growing Conditions The species grows in sun and has few soil requirements; fertile soil supports good growth. This profile describes the hybrid species, while individual named mock-orange selections may differ in size and habit. [Oregon State University Landscape Plants](https://landscapeplants.oregonstate.edu/plants/philadelphus-virginalis) ## Maintenance Prune immediately after flowering to encourage a bushier shape. Remove old, leggy stems near ground level as needed; pruning then gives new growth time to develop before the next flowering season. [Oregon State University Landscape Plants](https://landscapeplants.oregonstate.edu/plants/philadelphus-virginalis)