Sweet Mockorange 'Illuminati Arch'
Family: Hydrangeaceae
(Hydrangea Family)
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Hardiness Zones: 4-7
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Height: 4 feet
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Spread: 2-4 feet
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Bloom Time: late spring to early summer
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Bloom: abundant double flowers with white petals;
exceptionally fragrant blooms reminiscent of orange blossoms
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Light: partial to full sun; flowers best
in full sun
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Soil: average, moist, well-drained
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Moisture: average; drought tolerant once
established
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Use: accent, shrub border, fragrance garden, cottage
garden, container
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Care: prune after flowering for shaping
or to remove old wood; blooms on old wood, so avoid fall or winter pruning;
mulch around base to retain soil moisture
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Concerns: no serious disease or insect
problems
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Native to: species native to Southern Europe
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Notes: compact version of the classic
mockorange; arching branches of dark green leaves; deer resistant
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Supplier: Landscape Designs, Inc.
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Teaching Garden
Location & Code: Welcome Garden B164
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