Golden Mock Orange

Philadelphus coronarius

Native to:
North Caucasus, Transcaucasus, Türkiye

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Hydrangeaceae
Genus:
Philadelphus
Species:
Philadelphus coronarius
USDA Symbol:
PHCA44

Growth Characteristics

Height:
300 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
may,jun
Bloom Colors:
white, cream
Landscaping Shrub:
Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees, butterflies
Fragrant:
Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–90 days
Germination Time:
14–42 days
Notes:
Seeds require light for germination. Cold stratification improves germination rates.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI