Philadelphus Mexicanus

Common Name:
Mexican Mock Orange

Description:
Philadelphus mexicanus, commonly known as Mexican Mock Orange, is a vigorous evergreen shrub celebrated for its profusion of creamy-white, cup-shaped flowers that exude a delightful rose-like fragrance. Blooming from late spring to early summer, these blossoms provide a sensory delight in the garden. The plant features arching branches adorned with ovate, mid to dark green leaves, creating a lush backdrop for the luminous flowers. In Melbourne's climate, Mexican Mock Orange thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soils. Its rapid growth and dense foliage make it an excellent choice for hedges, screens, or as a standalone specimen. Regular pruning after flowering helps maintain its shape and encourages vigorous growth.

Form:

• Shrub – Large

• Shrub – Medium

• Shrub – Clumping / Grass-like / Mounding

Mature Size:

• Height: 2.5–4 m

• Width: 2–2.5 m

Aspect:

• Full Sun

• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Late Spring

• Flowers in Early Summer

Flower Colour:

• Creamy-White

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots

• Drought Tolerant (once established)

• Bee Attracting

• Bird Attracting

• Perennial

• Scented Flowers

• Suitable for Hedging

• Suitable for Espalier

• Low Maintenance

• Fast Growing

• Evergreen Foliage

• Suitable for Coastal Gardens

• Tolerates Urban Pollution

Toxicity:

• Non-toxic to humans and pets

Companion Plants:

• Lavandula angustifolia (English Lavender)

• Salvia nemorosa (Woodland Sage)

• Rosa spp. (Climbing and Shrub Roses)

• Nepeta faassenii (Catmint)

• Achillea millefolium (Yarrow)