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Philadelphus coronarius Aureus

Golden Mockorange

A popular shrub in the landscape for its golden to light green foliage colour which is best retained when planted in light shade. The single white flowers have a citrusy fragrance.

  • »  Creamy-white, bowl-shaped flowers have a citrusy fragrance
  • »  Yellow leaves fade to green providing a colour contrast
  • »  Seed capsules persist into the winter
  • »  Bushy plant with mostly vertical twigs
  • »  Bloom Time: Summer

2gal
$39.81
3gal
$43.06
  • Category:Shrubs
  • Hardiness Zone:4
  • Height:80-100 cm
  • Spread:100-125 cm
  • Bloom Color: White
Exposure
• Full Sun
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Average
• Average to Dry Soils
• Well-drained
Growth Rate
• Medium
Attributes
• Cut Flower/Foliage
• Deciduous
• Fragrant
• Seed
Flowering Time
• Lt. Spr-Sum
Habit
• Compact
• Upright
Foliage Color
• Golden
Landscape uses
• Foundation planting
• Rock garden
• Specimen
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Philadelphus coronarius 'Aureus'

Mockorange grows best in a well-drained, fertile soil, however, it will tolerate a wide range of soil types and conditions. Best leaf colour is maintained when plants are protected from the afternoon sun. Prune by removing dead twigs after flowering.