mock orange
Philadelphus 'Snow Velvet'
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Layering Propagation,Cutting,Grafting Propagation,Division,Seed Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
4 - 8
Flowers:
White (semi-double) Flowers
Sun:
Full sun,part shade
Leaf:
Yes
Growth Rate:
High
Maintenance:
Low
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
watering
Mock orange (Philadelphus 'Snow Velvet') should be watered regularly, approximately once or twice a week in the spring and summer. In the fall and winter, reduce watering to once every 2 weeks, allowing the soil to dry out between uses. Water your mock orange until the soil is thoroughly saturated. Avoid overwatering, which can lead to root rot. Additionally, during periods of low rainfall or extreme temperatures, increase watering as needed.
sunlight
Mock Orange (Philadelphus 'Snow Velvet') grows best in full sun to partial shade, meaning it should receive at least 6 hours of direct sunlight a day in order to thrive. It should be located in an area that receives morning sun and afternoon shade. It can also tolerate light shade throughout the day.
pruning
Mock orange (Philadelphus 'Snow Velvet') should be pruned in early spring, before it begins to bloom. If you wait until flowering has already begun, you run the risk of accidentally pruning off the blooms. Pruning annually will help to reset the shape of the bush, prevent it from becoming overgrown, and stimulate new growth. Prune by cutting back 1-third to 1-half of the oldest branches, removing any diseased or crossing branches, and shaping the bush as desired. Additionally, if you want a more compact bush, you can pinch off any new shoots that form at the tips of the branches.
