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Philadelphus hybrid Snowbelle
Common Name: Snowbelle Mockorange
Philadelphus × hybridus ‘Snowbelle’ is a compact deciduous mock orange shrub grown for its intensely fragrant, double white flowers that bloom heavily in late spring to early summer. The rounded, arching habit and deep green foliage make it useful near patios, walkways, foundations, shrub borders, cottage gardens, and low flowering hedges where the citrus-like fragrance can be enjoyed. Type: Deciduous flowering shrub Mature Size: 3–4 ft. wide × 3–4 ft. tall USDA Zones: 4a–8b Form: Compact, rounded, arching shrub Light: Full sun to part shade; best flowering in full sun Soil / Water: Average to rich, well-drained soil; medium moisture, but established plants show some drought tolerance Bloom Time / Length: May–June; usually 2–3 weeks Wildlife: Flowers attract bees and butterflies; generally deer resistant Features & Landscape Uses: Large, double, snow-white flowers with strong mock-orange fragrance; compact size compared with older mock orange varieties; good for smaller landscapes, mixed borders, foundation plantings, fragrant gardens, cottage gardens, informal hedges, and mass plantings. Plant where the arching branches have room to show naturally and where the fragrance can be noticed. Care: Prune immediately after flowering, because mock orange blooms on older wood. Remove dead, weak, or crossing stems and thin out some of the oldest canes every few years to keep the shrub vigorous. Avoid heavy late-season pruning, which can reduce next year’s bloom. Provide good drainage; it does not like wet, poorly drained soil.
| Plant Type: | Flowering Deciduous Shrub |
| Width: | 3-4' |
| Height: | 3-4' |
| Fragrant: | Yes |
| Zone: | 4 - 8 |
| Deer Resistant: | Yes |
| Salt Tolerant: | No |
| Drought Tolerant: | Yes |
| Attract: | Butterflies, Bees |
| Exposure: | Full Sun, Partial Shade |
| Bloom Time: | Late Spring, Early Summer |
| Landscape/Use: | Hedge, Accent Plant, Foundation Plant |
| Shape: | Rounded, Compact, Arching |
| Soil Type | Rich, Well Drained |
| Flower Color: | White |
| Leaf Color: | Green |
| Fall Color: | Green |
