Dwarf Snowflake Mock Orange

Dwarf Snowflake Mock Orange

5 Gallon
$69.90
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Dwarf Snowflake Mock Orange

Philadelphus virginalis ‘Minnesota Snowflake’

A compact, fragrant powerhouse covered in frilly double white flowers that perfume the late spring garden.

$69.90
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Description

Dwarf Snowflake Mock Orange is a captivating compact shrub that delivers the legendary fragrance and charm of mock orange in a perfectly garden-sized package. In late spring to early summer, it is absolutely smothered in clusters of exquisite, double white flowers. Each bloom resembles a miniature, frilly snowflake and emits the classic, sweet citrusy perfume that defines the genus. Its dense, upright habit and deep green foliage make it an excellent choice for a fragrant hedge, foundation planting, or a specimen near a patio or window where its intoxicating scent can be fully enjoyed.

  • Exceptionally Fragrant Double Blooms: Produces an abundance of small, double white flowers with a powerfully sweet, orange-blossom-like fragrance in late spring.

  • Compact & Manageable Size: A true dwarf cultivar, maturing at 4-5 feet tall and wide, making it ideal for smaller gardens where space is at a premium.

  • Dense, Upright Habit: Grows in a neat, multi-stemmed, and densely branched form, providing excellent structure and privacy when planted in a row.

  • Low-Maintenance & Hardy: Once established, it is drought-tolerant, deer-resistant, and requires minimal care beyond occasional pruning to maintain shape.

  • Perfect for Sensory Gardens: Its combination of visual beauty and intense fragrance makes it perfect for planting near entryways, patios, walkways, or under windows.

Quick Facts

  • Features:Foliage: Oval, deep green leaves that may turn pale yellow in fall.Flowers: Double, pure white flowers with densely ruffled petals; intensely fragrant.Habit: Deciduous shrub with an upright, bushy, and compact habit.
  • Mature Height: 6–8 ft
    Mature Width: 5–6 ft
  • Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Light Needs: Full sun to partial shade
  • Key Advantages:Exceptionally fragrant, showy double white blooms.Compact size compared to traditional mock oranges.Attracts pollinators.Low maintenance and cold hardy
  • Landscape Uses:Mixed shrub borders.Fragrance gardens near patios, windows, or pathways.Informal hedges or screens.Specimen or foundation planting.Cottage gardens

Faqs

Q: When and how should I prune it?
A: Prune immediately after flowering in early summer. This shrub blooms on the previous year's wood (old wood). Pruning later in the season would remove next year's flower buds. Simply thin out about 1/3 of the oldest stems at the base to encourage new growth and maintain vigor.

Q: How much sun does it need to bloom well?
A: It flowers most profusely in full sun (at least 6 hours of direct sun). It will tolerate light shade, but blooming will be significantly reduced, and the plant may become leggy as it stretches for light.

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San Francisco Bay Area is our primary local delivery market. Victory Nursery also serves additional California markets and selected extended delivery areas by arrangement.

Regular local delivery: San Francisco, Peninsula, South Bay, East Bay, Marin, Tracy / Mountain House and surrounding service areas.

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