Philadelphus coronarius ‘Aureus’

Name: Philadelphus coronarius 'Aureus'
SKU: 241670
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Philadelphus coronarius ‘Aureus’ in a 3 litre pot.

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Summary

Description

Philadelphus coronarius 'Aureus' is a deciduous shrub that has golden-yellow leaves in spring that darken to green in summer, and fragrant white flowers in early summer. This plant is suitable for a variety of garden settings, including mixed borders, woodland gardens, and cottage gardens. It prefers well-drained soil and partial shade, but can also grow in full sun with adequate moisture. It is generally low-maintenance, but may benefit from occasional pruning to maintain shape and size.

Key Facts

Common Name(s):Mock orange 'Aureus'
Hardiness:Fully hardy
How big will I get? Philadelphus coronarius 'Aureus' can grow to a height of 2.5m and a spread of 1.5m.
Did You Know That:Philadelphus are named after Ptolemy II Philadelphus who was the son of one Alexander the Great's generals?

Plant Calendar

A rough guide to how this plant will change through the year.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	June	July	Aug	Sept	Oct	Nov	Dec
Flowering Time
Foliage Colour

J	F	M	A	M	J	J	A	S	O	N	D

Care Guide

Soil Requirements

Philadelphus coronarius 'Aureus' is a versatile plant and can cope with wet or drier soils, but prefers there to be decent drainage. This plant can grow in soil with a wide range of pH levels, it is not picky about the pH level of the soil.

Best Position

Philadelphus coronarius 'Aureus' can handle either an exposed or a sheltered position and can cope with either full sun or partial shade.

Maintenance

Philadelphus coronarius 'Aureus' should be cut back after it finishes flowering will promote growth the following year by redirecting energy from seed production and foliage maintenance to root growth.

Pest, Diseases and Wildlife

Philadelphus coronarius 'Aureus' can have problems with caterpillars and scale insects, it can be vulnerable to certain diseases such as powdery mildews. It is not considered to be toxic.