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Illuminati Tower mock orange combines the old-fashioned charm of this all-time favorite with a totally new and modern habit! Reaching just 3-4′ wide compared to the more conventional 6’+ width, it will save space while also providing the jaw-dropping floral display and unforgettable sweet fragrance you expect. Deep green foliage has an appealing texture, and each stem naturally grows with a neat tower-like habit with a distinctive geometric appearance.
Why grow Illuminati Tower mock orange?
– The only mock orange with a space-saving narrow habit
– Sweetly fragrant white flowers in late spring/early summer
– Deer resistant and very cold hardy
| Dimensions | 1.5 × 3 ft |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Philadelphus coronarius 'SMNPVG' PP#31,865, CBRAF |
| Zone | 4, 5, 6, 7 |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Height | 5-6' |
| Width/Spread | 3-4' |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Part Sun |
| Soil | Any, Average, Moist, Well-drained |
| Bloom Time | Late Spring |
| Uses | Borders, Foundations, Naturalizing, Specimen |
| Features | Alkaline soil, Attracts pollinators, Clay soil, Compact, Cut flower, Deer resistant, Drought tolerant, Fragrant |
Light: Full sun (6+ hrs/day) to part sun (4-6 hrs/day)
Soil: Any average, well-drained soil will do.
Water: Average water needs. Some drought tolerance once established.
Fertilizing: Nothing special required. One application of a granular (not liquid) rose fertilizer in early spring is sufficient for the year; may be fertilized monthly from early spring through late July if desired.
Pruning: Little needed; if you wish to prune, do so after it blooms.
