Is Philadelphus the same as Choisya?

Just so you know, the common name “mock orange” can refer to several other plants including Pittosporum tobira and even “Mexican mock orange” (Choisya ternata ). So if you’re ever asking for it at a nursery, use the scientific name (Philadelphus ) if you run into any questions.

Is mock orange the same as Choisya?

The botanical name for the Mexican orange is Choisya ternata. The genus was named after a Swiss botanist, Jacques Denys Choisy. Most commonly known as the Mexican orange, this species is also called the Mexican orange blossom, Mexican orange flower, and mock orange.

Is Double mock orange Evergreen?

Philadelphus mexicanus ‘Double Flowering’ (Evergreen Double Flowering Mock Orange) – This is a climbing evergreen shrub that can clamber to 15-20 feet. If used as a groundcover the shrub will reach 3-5 feet tall and spread 15 feet.

How do you prune a Mexican orange shrub?

If your plants develop bare or straggly stems, cut back all the main stems back to about 20-25 cm (8-10 inches) from the ground in the spring once the risk of frost is gone. Trim off the faded flowers in late spring by cutting just below the flowerheads. This can encourage a second batch of blooms in autumn.

How do you propagate Mexican orange blossoms?

Propagating Mexican orange tree

1. Sample 6-inch (15 cm) cuttings from July to September, on semi-hardened wood (not yet hard)
2. Remove lower pairs of leaves, keeping only one or two pair(s) at the tip.
3. If possible, dip the base of the cuttings in powdered rooting hormone.

How do you grow Mexican mock oranges?

Plant in spring or autumn in fertile, well-drained soil. Water regularly, especially the first year. It tolerates partial shade, but those that receive full sun have greater flower yield. Ideally an east-facing sunny location with afternoon shade from hot summer sun will protect it from being scorched.

Is mock orange deciduous or evergreen?

evergreen mock orange Vining shrub has long, supple stems clothed with evergreen leaves. Creamy white, highly fragrant, 1 inches flowers in small clusters may bloom sporadically throughout year. Can be kept to 6 feet high and wide as a freestanding shrub.

Are all Philadelphus deciduous?

Plants have only one main spell of flowering in early summer. These shrubs are deciduous, shedding their leaves in winter.

What grows well with mock orange?

Grow mock orange plants with forsythia, viburnums and lilacs in an informal hedgerow or an island planting in the lawn. Grow mock orange in the back of a perennial flower border. Plant smaller varieties.