Philadelphus mexicanus
About
Philadelphus mexicanus is a shrub belonging to the genus Philadelphus, native to Mexico and Guatemala. It is a spreading, evergreen shrub with pendent, bristly shoots and ovate, sometimes partly toothed leaves up to 11 centimetres (4.3 in) long. Flowers are single, cup shaped, rose scented, creamy white in colour, measuring up to 4 centimetres (1.6 in) across. 'Rose syringa' is the most commonly cultivated variety and has fragrant white flowers with a purple blotch in the centre.
- Family
- Hydrangeaceae
How to use it
This evergreen shrub, native to Mexico and Guatemala, is utilized in cultivation. Gardeners particularly favor the 'Rose syringa' variety, which is grown for its highly fragrant white flowers featuring a distinctive purple center.
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Gardening tip
When planting Philadelphus mexicanus, ensure to space it adequately to allow for its spreading nature, which helps promote healthy growth.
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Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Philadelphus mexicanus
- Slug
- philadelphus-mexicanus
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Hydrangeaceae
- Genus
- Philadelphus
- Species
- mexicanus
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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