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Bring Lasting Fragrance and Elegance to Your Garden

Philadelphus 'Fragrant Falls', commonly known as Mock Orange, is a deciduous flowering shrub prized for its arching branches and profusion of highly scented white blooms. This variety is celebrated for its graceful habit and ability to transform any outdoor space into a fragrant retreat during late spring and early summer.

• Breathtaking Blooms: Enjoy cascades of pure white flowers that release an unmistakable orange blossom fragrance—perfect for sensory gardens or near seating areas.
• Striking Structure: The elegant, arching stems add movement and structure to mixed borders, cottage gardens, or as a standalone specimen.
• Wildlife Magnet: Its nectar-rich flowers attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies, enhancing biodiversity in your garden.

Growing Guide

• Position: Prefers full sun to partial shade; best flowering occurs in sunnier spots.
• Soil: Grows well in moist but well-drained soil; tolerates most soil types including chalky or loamy ground.
• Hardiness: Fully hardy throughout the UK (RHS H6); withstands cold winters with minimal protection.
• Mature Size: Typically reaches up to 1.5–2m in height and spread within 5–10 years.

Planting & Care Tips

• Planting Time: Best planted from autumn to spring while dormant; water thoroughly after planting.
• Pruning: Prune immediately after flowering by removing spent stems to encourage vigorous new growth and more blooms next season.
• Feeding: Apply a balanced fertiliser in early spring for optimum growth and flowering.
• Disease Resistance: Generally pest-free and easy to care for—ideal for low-maintenance gardens.

Design Ideas & Companion Plants

• Create a fragrant border by pairing with lavender, roses, or perennial geraniums.
• Add near patios or walkways so the scent can be enjoyed up close.
• Makes an excellent backdrop for herbaceous perennials or underplanted with spring bulbs.

FAQs

• When is the best time to plant Philadelphus 'Fragrant Falls'?
  The ideal planting time is from autumn through early spring while the plant is dormant.
• How quickly does it grow?
  This variety establishes steadily, reaching mature size (up to 2m) within 5–10 years under good conditions.
• What type of soil does it prefer?
  'Fragrant Falls' thrives in moist but well-drained soil and adapts to most garden soils, including chalky types.