Sweet Mock Orange Seeds - Flower Plant

Sweet Mock Orange is a classic deciduous flowering shrub admired for its masses of fragrant, pure white blossoms that fill the garden with a delightful citrus-like aroma in late spring to early summer. Its graceful arching branches and lush green foliage make it an excellent choice for hedges, borders, foundation plantings, cottage gardens, and wildlife-friendly landscapes. Easy to grow and adaptable, this hardy shrub attracts bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators while providing outstanding seasonal beauty.

Features

• Produces abundant, fragrant white flowers with a sweet citrus-like scent
• Blooms from late spring through early summer
• Excellent for hedges, borders, and specimen plantings
• Attracts bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators
• Hardy, adaptable, and easy to grow
• Lush green foliage provides attractive landscape interest
• Ideal for cottage gardens and wildlife-friendly landscapes

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Philadelphus coronarius
• Common Name (US): Sweet Mock Orange
• Seed Type / Variety: Fragrant Flowering Deciduous Shrub Variety
• Growth Habit: Upright, arching deciduous shrub
• USDA Zones: 4–8
• Planting Season: Spring or Fall
• Growing Season: Spring through Summer
• Sowing Season: Fall or early Spring
• Germination Time and Conditions: 21–60 days at 65–70°F (18–21°C); cold stratification for 30–60 days is recommended. Surface sow or lightly cover seeds and keep the growing medium consistently moist.
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil Requirements: Fertile, well-drained loamy soil; adaptable to sandy and clay soils
• Watering Needs: Moderate; water regularly during establishment, then as needed during dry periods
• Mature Plant Size: 8–12 feet tall, 6–10 feet spread
• Plant Spacing: 6–8 feet apart