Mock Orange

Learn how to grow fragrant mock orange shrubs successfully. Expert guide covering species diversity, fragrance science, three essential cultivars, pruning calendars, and design strategies.

Some smells can take us back in time and bring back memories in a way that sight or sound can’t. Many gardeners think that the smell of a Mock Orange (Philadelphus) in full bloom on a warm June evening is one of the strongest. It’s a scent that may make you stop in your tracks. It’s a sweet, rich, and …