Philadelphus ‘Virginal Mock Orange’ — Hardy Deciduous Shrub, Bee-Friendly, 2L Pot
Philadelphus ‘Virginal Mock Orange’ — Hardy Deciduous Shrub, Bee-Friendly, 2L Pot
Philadelphus ‘Virginal Mock Orange’ — a hardy garden shrub with double white and flowering late spring to midsummer. A reliable nectar source for bees and pollinators. Supplied as an established specimen in a 2L pot, grown peat-free at our Yorkshire nursery and ready to plant out.
At a glance
- Type: Hardy Deciduous Shrub
- Flowering: Late Spring to Midsummer (June–July)
- Position: Full Sun to Partial Shade
- Attracts: Bees, Butterflies and Beneficial Pollinators
- Supplied as: Single plant in a 2L pot
The detail
Philadelphus Virginal, commonly known as Mock Orange or Sweet Mock Orange, is a classic hardy deciduous flowering shrub prized for its masses of beautifully scented, double white flowers. Blooming from late spring through to midsummer, the graceful arching branches become laden with pure white blossom that releases an intoxicating orange-blossom fragrance, making it one of the most popular scented garden shrubs available.
A reliable and versatile garden plant, Philadelphus Virginal is equally at home in a mixed border, cottage garden, or planted as an informal fragrant hedge. It is a wonderful choice for wildlife-friendly planting, attracting bees, butterflies and other beneficial pollinators throughout the flowering season. This variety holds the prestigious RHS Award of Garden Merit (AGM), recognising its outstanding garden performance.
Why ours
Grown by us in Yorkshire, in peat-free compost, shipped in plastic-free packaging. Every plant arrives strong, well-rooted and ready to thrive — not weeks of waiting before it gets going. Each order includes access to our free care app with planting and seasonal care reminders.
How to grow
| Botanical name | Philadelphus 'Virginal' |
| Growth habit | Upright, Arching Deciduous Shrub |
| Position | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Soil | Most Well-Drained Soils including Chalk, Clay, Loam and Sand |
| Flowering | Late Spring to Midsummer (June–July) |
| Hardiness | Fully Hardy (RHS H5) |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies and Beneficial Pollinators |
| Best for | Borders, Cottage Gardens, Informal Hedges, Specimen Planting, Wildlife Gardens |
Frequently asked
How big will it grow?
Mature size varies, see the cultural information above. Most established shrubs reach mature size within 3–5 years.
When should I plant it?
Container-grown shrubs can be planted year-round in the UK, but autumn and spring give the best establishment. Avoid planting in extreme heat or frozen ground.
When does it flower?
Expect flowers from late spring to midsummer (june–july).
What size pot does it arrive in?
Supplied as a single specimen in 2L pot, well-rooted and ready to plant out or pot on.