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An exciting, hybrid newcomer which has taken over a decade to develop. Philadelphus ‘Pearls of Perfume’ is the first philadelphus to flower on the current season’s growth, as well as the previous year’s stems. This revolutionary new habit means more flowers for a longer duration and hence, more delectable perfume from May to July. Flowers are double-petalled, star-shaped and large, often up to 8cm across. Even more beneficially, Philadelphus ‘Pearls of Perfume’ has a smaller, columnar habit – making it perfect for courtyard gardens, balconies and patios where it will thrive either in a container or in open ground. Unusually blooms are produced along all the branch, instead of just at the tips – making it ideal for cutting to include in vases and floral displays too. Plant Philadelphus ‘Pearls of Perfume’ in a spot which benefits from full sun or partial shade and moist, well-drained soil of any kind. This is a petite, deciduous shrub with a height of 1.20m and spread of 60cm, which is fully hardy (H7) and scarce at present – so stocks will not last long! Prune to re-shape immediately after flowering if required.
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Key Information
| Included In this Collection | Philadelphus Little White Love P9 | Philadelphus Pearls of Perfume 9cm pot | Philadelphus Petite Perfume Pink 9cm pot |
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| Latin Name | Philadelphus ‘Little White Love’ | ||
| Common Name | Mock Orange | ||
| Hardiness | H6 (-15 to -20°C) | ||
| Colour | White | ||
| Type | Shrub | ||
| Format | 9cm Pots | ||
| Position | Full-Sun, Part-Shade, Part-Sun | ||
| Foliage | Deciduous | ||
| Height in Maturity (m) | 1.00 | ||
| Spread in Maturity (m) | 1.00 | ||
| Soil Conditions | Chalk Clay Loam Sand | ||
| Soil Acidity | Acid Alkaline Neutral | ||
| Aspect | East-facing, South-facing, West-facing | ||
| Scented | Yes | ||
| Drought Tolerant | Yes | ||
| Good for pots | Yes | ||
| Good for wildlife | Yes | ||
| Good for pollinators | Yes | ||
| Good for cutting | Yes |
