Shrubs ~ Philadelphus maculatus (previously P. madrensis) Desert Mock Orange ~ Dancing Oaks Nursery and Gardens ~ Retail Nursery ~ Mail Order Nursery
Shrubs ~ Philadelphus maculatus (previously P. madrensis) Desert Mock Orange ~ Dancing Oaks Nursery and Gardens ~ Retail Nursery ~ Mail Order Nursery
Shrubs ~ Philadelphus maculatus (previously P. madrensis) Desert Mock Orange ~ Dancing Oaks Nursery and Gardens ~ Retail Nursery ~ Mail Order Nursery
Shrubs ~ Philadelphus maculatus (previously P. madrensis) Desert Mock Orange ~ Dancing Oaks Nursery and Gardens ~ Retail Nursery ~ Mail Order Nursery

Philadelphus maculatus (previously sold as P. madrensis), Desert Mock Orange

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  • $14.50
  • ($9.50 at nursery) 0 estimated available

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Native to Mexico and the American Southwest, this Philadelphus is extremely drought-tolerant, often called Desert Mountain Mock Orange. The 4-petaled pendulous flowers have a pretty mauve blush at the center and, frankly, their sweet scent could be described as a not unpleasant grape kool-aid or bubble gum smell. Ah...childhood.... Very fine-textured (It's almost the cotton candy of Mock Oranges), this deciduous shrub grows to only 4 – 6 feet tall and likes lean, well-drained soil. Light or bright shade is preferred but it will still oblige in full sun. Unusual and perfect for the atmospheric garden.

We thank Eric Hsu from Chanticleer Garden for the correct identity of this shrub. 

Mature size: 4-6 feet T & W

Minimum temperature: 0° F


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