mock orange
Philadelphus 'Miniature Snowflake'
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Average
Hardiness Zone:
5 - 8
Flowers:
White Flowers
Sun:
Full sun,part shade
Leaf:
Yes
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Low
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Mock orange (Philadelphus 'Miniature Snowflake') should be watered once every 7-10 days. This depends on the soil type. For loamy or sandy soil, water the plant until the soil is moist but not soggy. If the soil is clay-based, water it less frequently. In hot weather, these plants may need more frequent waterings.
sunlight
Mock orange (Philadelphus 'Miniature Snowflake') should receive 5-7 hours of direct sunlight each day, with some indirect light coming in from nearby plants during the remaining hours. Depending on the season, the direct sunlight should be filtered through light shade, such as trees or lattice to prevent sunburn. Ideally, the sun should be brightest during the cooler mornings when temperatures are mild. This species prefers bright, partial shade in the afternoon hours. If grown in full sun, Philadelphus 'Miniature Snowflake' should also have some protection from intense wind and heavy rain/ hail.
pruning
Mock orange (Philadelphus 'Miniature Snowflake') should be pruned in late spring, after flowering. Pruning should be light to moderate and should focus more on removing dead wood and crossing branches. If pruning for shape, it is best not to prune more than 1-third of the plant at a time. Pruning should also focus on cutting older branches that have lost their vigor and flowering capacity. Pruned branches should be cut back to healthy lateral growth.
