Illuminati Tower® Mockoran Philadelphus Virginalis 3 Gal

'SMNPVG' is a compact, upright selection of mockorange that features fragrant, white flowers held densely on narrow, columnar branches. Suitable for use in fresh cut arrangements. The flowers are attractive to butterflies and other insect pollinators. Mature specimens will reach up to 4' tall and spread to fill a 2' area. Commonly sold at nurseries and garden centers under the name ILLUMINATI TOWER.

Philadelphus coronarius, commonly called mockorange or sweet mockorange, is a dense, rounded, multi-stemmed, suckering, deciduous shrub with stiff, straight, ascending but arching branches. It typically matures to 10-12’ tall and as wide. It is native to southeastern Europe and Asia Minor. It is grown in landscapes primarily for its 4-petaled, very fragrant, white flowers (each to 1 1/2” across) which bloom abundantly in May to early June in small clusters (5 to 7- flowered racemes). Each flower purportedly resembles the shape of an orange blossom, hence the common name of mockorange. Flowers give way to seed capsules. Dark brown bark exfoliates with age.

Easily grown in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun to light shade. Prefers moist, organically rich soils. Tolerates a wide range of soils except poorly-drained ones. Flowers appear on the prior year’s growth, so prune as needed immediately after flowering.