Illuminati Sparks™ Mockorange Philadelphus coronarius

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Illuminati Sparks™ - Mockorange - Philadelphus coronarius
Exposure
  • Part Sun to Sun
  • Sun
Flower Season
  • Spring
Mature Size
Height: 3' - 4'
Spread: 3' - 4'
 

This plant is hardy in zones 4 - 7

Zones are based on the average annual extreme minimum temperature an area is expected to receive during the winter. They are used to determine whether a plant is likely to be perennial in your area. If the number in the green box below is within the zone range listed for the plant, it will be hardy for you and thrive in your climate.

  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7

What is my hardiness zone?

NORTH BAY, ONTARIO 

ZONE 4

  • FEATURES

    Conventional mock oranges look fabulous in bloom but don't have much to offer beyond that - until Illuminati Sparks mockorange (Philadelphus coronarius). Its lustrous green foliage is dotted with cheery yellow variegation for appeal that lasts early spring, summer, and beyond. Makes a very nice cut stem for foliage filler, as well as adding color and texture in the landscape. Fragrant white flowers in early summer.

    Fragrant Flower
    Disease Resistant
    Foliage Interest
    Drought Tolerant
    Attracts: 
    Bees
    Butterflies
    Resists: 
    Deer

    CHARACTERISTICS

    Plant Type: 
    Shrub
    Shrub Type: 
    Deciduous
    Height Category: 
    Medium
    Garden Height: 
    36 - 48 Inches91cm - 1.2m
    Spacing: 
    36 - 48 Inches 91cm - 1.2m
    Spread: 
    36 - 48 Inches 91cm - 1.2m
    Flower Colors: 
    White
    Foliage Colors: 
    Green
    Yellow
    Foliage Shade: 
    Green and yellow variegation
    Habit: 
    Upright
    Container Role: 
    Thriller

    PLANT NEEDS

    Light Requirement: 
    Part Sun to Sun
    Sun

    The optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).

    Maintenance Category: 
    Easy
    Blooms On: 
    Old Wood
    Bloom Time: 
    Early Summer
    Late Spring
    Hardiness Zones: 
    4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b
    Water Category: 
    Average
    Soil PH Category: 
    Neutral Soil
    Uses: 
    Border Plant
    Container
    Landscape
    Uses Notes: 

    Illuminati Tower mockorange can be grown as a specimen, flowering hedge, or in and amongst perennials and other plants in your landscape. 

    Maintenance Notes: 

    Illuminati Sparks mockorange will need little pruning - it blooms on old wood, so any pruning you do wish to do should be done after flowering. 

    If you wish to fertilize, one application of a granular rose or garden fertilizer in early spring is sufficient.

    Fun Facts: 

    The scientific name for mockorange, Philadelphus, translates to "brotherly love." The common name, mockorange, derives from the fragrance of the flowers, which does indeed resemble orange blossoms - even though this plant can grow in far colder climates than actual citrus.

    Illuminati Sparks™ Philadelphus coronarius 'SMNPVB' USPP 34,296, Can PBRAF
    PICTURES AND INFORMATION COPIED FROM PROVEN WINNERS 
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