Sweet Mock Orange Plant Bare Root – Fragrant Philadelphus coronarius Shrub 12–24 Inch Starter

Sweet Mock Orange Plant Overview

The Sweet Mock Orange (Philadelphus coronarius) is a deciduous flowering shrub cherished for its fragrant white blooms that appear in late spring to early summer. This classic garden favorite emits a sweet, citrus-like aroma, making it an excellent addition to any garden space seeking a refreshing scent and elegant floral display.

Key Features

• Fragrant white flowers resembling orange blossoms
• Deciduous shrub with lush green foliage
• Bare root starter plant measuring approximately 12–24 inches tall
• Moderate to fast growth rate, reaching 6–10 feet at maturity
• Suitable for borders, cottage gardens, and foundation planting
• Securely packaged for safe delivery

Growing Information

Sweet Mock Orange thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-draining soil. Moderate watering is recommended, especially during establishment, to keep the soil evenly moist. It is hardy in USDA zones 4 through 8 and can be grown in containers when young, though it is best planted in the ground for long-term growth. To promote healthy development and abundant blooms, soak the roots for a few hours before planting and prune after flowering to maintain shape and encourage fuller growth.

Plant Condition Disclosure

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Important Note

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

Customer Notice for Live Plants

Live plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.

Please consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.

Due to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide the required photos for review.

• Photos of the shipping box
• Photo of the shipping label
• Clear photos of the plant from multiple angles
• Scratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant

Dormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.

Claims submitted without the required photos or more than 48 hours after delivery may not be eligible for review, replacement, or refund.