The Philadelphus shrub has burst into a mass of white
flowers and the heavenly fragrance is flooding gardens all-round the country. Mock
Orange is loved by all. They can have a truly gorgeous perfume.
Philadelphus Virginal has the single flowers and gets to 3m
if left unchecked. Belle Etoile described as having a splashes of purple at the centre of each flower, grows to about 1.5m and has been awarded an AGM from the RHS
Cut them back after flowering if you want to maintain a large to medium sized shrub or they will get quiet tall.
