Mexican Mock Orange

Philadelphus Mexicanus

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Overview

Mexican Mock Orange, Philadelphus mexicanus, is a semi-evergreen shrub, reaching heights of 6-10 ft with a spread of 5-8 ft. Profuse with fragrant white blooms in late spring, its fountain-like form adds a casual elegance. It thrives in full sun to part shade and requires moderate watering. Perfect for a sensory garden, it's hardy in USDA zones 8-10 and benefits from annual pruning for robust growth.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 4–9Climate Arid

Mexican Mock Orange (Philadelphus Mexicanus) — is a semi-evergreen shrub

Mexican Mock Orange (Philadelphus Mexicanus) — reaching heights of 6-10 ft with a spread of 5-8 ft

Mexican Mock Orange (Philadelphus Mexicanus) — Profuse with fragrant white blooms in late spring, its fountain-like form adds a casual elegance

Mexican Mock Orange (Philadelphus Mexicanus) — It thrives in full sun to part shade and requires moderate watering

Mexican Mock Orange (Philadelphus Mexicanus) — Perfect for a sensory garden, it's hardy in USDA zones 8-10 and benefits from annual pruning for robust growth

Mexican Mock Orange (Philadelphus Mexicanus) — presents itself as an exquisite choice for a visually and aromatically engaging garden feature

Mexican Mock Orange (Philadelphus Mexicanus) — native to Mexico and Guatemala

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 4–9

Shape & size

Mature height: 10–12 Ft.
Mature width: 6–8 Ft.

Classification

Family: Hydrangeaceae
Climate: Arid

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Mexican Mock Orange (Philadelphus Mexicanus) — is a semi-evergreen shrub

Mexican Mock Orange (Philadelphus Mexicanus) — reaching heights of 6-10 ft with a spread of 5-8 ft

Mexican Mock Orange (Philadelphus Mexicanus) — Profuse with fragrant white blooms in late spring, its fountain-like form adds a casual elegance

Mexican Mock Orange (Philadelphus Mexicanus) — It thrives in full sun to part shade and requires moderate watering

Mexican Mock Orange (Philadelphus Mexicanus) — Perfect for a sensory garden, it's hardy in USDA zones 8-10 and benefits from annual pruning for robust growth

Mexican Mock Orange (Philadelphus Mexicanus) — presents itself as an exquisite choice for a visually and aromatically engaging garden feature

Mexican Mock Orange (Philadelphus Mexicanus) — native to Mexico and Guatemala

Mexican Mock Orange (Philadelphus Mexicanus) — thrives in USDA zones 8 through 10

Mexican Mock Orange (Philadelphus Mexicanus) — But the true allure comes late spring to early summer

Mexican Mock Orange (Philadelphus Mexicanus) — when abundant clusters of fragrant

Mexican Mock Orange (Philadelphus Mexicanus) — These creamy-white blossoms

Mexican Mock Orange (Philadelphus Mexicanus) — about 1 to 2 inches in diameter

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