{"product_id":"col-2l-phi-virx1","title":"1 Philadelphus Virginal Mock Orange Plant, Fragrant White Flowering Shrub, 2L Root-Ball","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhiladelphus Virginal – Mock Orange\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003ePhiladelphus Virginal, commonly known as Mock Orange or Sweet Mock Orange, is a classic hardy deciduous flowering shrub prized for its masses of beautifully scented, double white flowers. Blooming from late spring through to midsummer, the graceful arching branches become laden with pure white blossom that releases an intoxicating orange-blossom fragrance, making it one of the most popular scented garden shrubs available.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eA reliable and versatile garden plant, Philadelphus Virginal is equally at home in a mixed border, cottage garden, or planted as an informal fragrant hedge. It is a wonderful choice for wildlife-friendly planting, attracting bees, butterflies and other beneficial pollinators throughout the flowering season. This variety holds the prestigious RHS Award of Garden Merit (AGM), recognising its outstanding garden performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Conditions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis robust shrub thrives in full sun to partial shade and adapts well to most well-drained soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sandy soils. A genuinely low-maintenance plant, Philadelphus Virginal requires minimal care once established. Water regularly during the first growing season, then only during prolonged dry spells. It is fully hardy in the UK climate, tolerating temperatures down to approximately -15°C (RHS Hardiness Rating H5).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Guide:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant in a sheltered or exposed position within a garden border, cottage garden, or as a hedge for natural, fragrant screening. Space approximately 1.5–2m apart if planting as a hedge. This fast-growing shrub reaches 2–3m in height with a similar spread at maturity. For best results, plant in autumn or spring when the soil is moist and workable. 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