Mock Orange 'Aureus' (Philadelphus coronarius 'Aureus')

Mock Orange 'Aureus'

Philadelphus coronarius 'Aureus' is an upright, deciduous shrub grown for its very fragrant, creamy white flowers in early summer. Golden yellow leaves in spring turn yellow‑green in summer. Use in shrub border or woodland garden.

Key Features

• Golden‑yellow spring foliage.
• Very fragrant creamy white flowers.
• Deciduous shrub for borders and woodland gardens.

Growing Conditions

Moderately fertile, well‑drained soil in full sun or part shade. Prune after flowering by cutting back flowering shoots to strong buds. On older plants, remove 1/3 to 1/5 of old shoots to base.

Care & Propagation

Softwood cuttings in summer or hardwood cuttings in autumn/winter. Problems: scale, rust, gray mold, powdery mildew, fungal spots.

Landscape Uses

Beds, borders, screening, specimen; woodland garden.

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