If you’re striving for a classic garden look that also attracts bees and other pollinators, roses are an excellent choice.
If you need some alternatives to hydrangeas, we have suggestions! Maybe you already have a bunch or maybe the deer love them too.
we’re sharing answers to the five most commonly asked questions we get about hydrangeas in the summer to help you get back to just enjoying the view.
Philadelphus typically has dull, paper-thin leaves that appear ratty and tattered, but Illuminati Arch philadelphus has thick, handsome, rugged foliage that keeps its deep green color all season long. Early summer brings cascades of white flowers with the sweet, old-fashioned mock orange scent everyone loves.
| Dimensions | 4 × 4 ft |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Philadelphus coronarius 'SMNPBD' PP#32,395, CBRAF |
| Zone | 4, 5, 6, 7 |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Height | 4' |
| Width/Spread | 4' |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Part Shade |
| Soil | Any, Moist |
| Bloom Time | Late Spring |
| Uses | Borders, Foundations, Naturalizing, Specimen |
| Features | Alkaline soil, Attracts pollinators, Clay soil, Compact, Cut flower, Deer resistant, Drought tolerant, Fragrant |
Not finicky about soil, though best growth and flowering in well-drained soils with even moisture. Prune after flowering if desired.
