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Philadelphus xpurpureo-maculatus 'Belle Etoile'
Hardy shrub grown for its heavily fragrant flowers in spring. These showy white flowers with a central purple blotch are pineapple scented. Mid green leaves. Best planted in a mixed shrubbery in a sheltered site. Best to prune out old stems in winter. Very hardy to cold, will tolerate poor soils but will thrive with more care.
Genus
Philadelphus
Species
xpurpureo-maculatus
Cultivar
'Belle Etoile'
Common name
Mock orange
Family name
Hydrangeaceae
Place of origin
Garden origin
DETAILS
Height
2 m
Width
1 m
(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)
Leaves
Deciduous
Soil Type
Grows in most soil types
Moisture
Tolerates dry soils
Exposure
Grows in sun or semi-shade / Will tolerate very hard frosts.
Sanctuary / Whimsical
Shrubs
Category
Medium, height between 1.5 to 3 metres
Availability
We have this currently available in a PB 6.5 container.
Ask for it at your retailer.
Where to buy our plants
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