Unpack bare roots or rhizomes on arrival and plant them within a week. Until then, keep them somewhere cool and ensure the roots remain slightly moist, never wet.
'Petite Perfume Pink'
pink mock orange
Philadelphus 'Petite Perfume Pink' has already made history as the world’s first pink-flowering mock orange—and it didn’t stop there, having been crowned Plant of the Year at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2025. This compact, mound-forming shrub brings an elegant twist to a garden classic. Its dark pink buds open to reveal clouds of pale pink blooms with rich, rosy centres, their powerful fragrance drifting on warm summer air. The scent is as captivating as ever, but the colour adds a playful new note—think of it as mock orange with a blush. From late spring through midsummer, Philadelphus 'Petite Perfume Pink' creates a soft haze of perfume and petals that’s hard to resist.
Beyond its charm, Philadelphus 'Petite Perfume Pink' proves to be a practical choice for today’s gardens. Growing neatly to around 150cm, it fits beautifully into mixed borders, urban courtyards or coastal gardens alike. The dark green foliage provides a handsome foil to its pastel blooms, while its drought and pollution tolerance make Philadelphus 'Petite Perfume Pink' as tough as it is lovely. Low maintenance and reliably floriferous, it’s a plant that effortlessly bridges the gap between old-fashioned romance and modern resilience. Whether you’re after scent, structure or sheer novelty, Philadelphus 'Petite Perfume Pink' ticks every box with understated brilliance.
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Remove the packaging straight away, check the compost and water thoroughly if dry. Check the plant’s hardiness before placing it outdoors. Plant into a border or permanent container within a month, choosing the position recommended for the variety. Keep the top of the root ball level with the surrounding soil, firm gently and water well.
Soak the roots in water for three to six hours immediately before planting. Keep any crown, buds or emerging shoots above the water where possible.
Pot most bare roots into 15–20cm pots filled with peat-free multipurpose compost. Large or depth-sensitive roots, including peonies, are often best planted directly into borders.
Arrange the roots naturally without bending them. Cover the roots completely, positioning the crown and buds at the depth recommended for that particular perennial.
Keep pots in a sheltered outdoor position and water whenever the compost begins to dry. Grow on until roots hold the compost together when lifted from the pot.
Plant into a suitable border or permanent container once well rooted. Add a label and water regularly throughout the first growing season while the perennial establishes.
- Botanical name
- Philadelphus 'Petite Perfume Pink'
- Flower colour
- Pink
- Established height
- 1-1.5m
- Established spread
- 50-70cm
- Growing skill
- Easy to grow
- Habit
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Clump-forming
Upright - Hardiness
- Fully hardy
- Leaf colour
- Green
- Mouse resistant
- Yes
- Plant size
- 1
- Plant spacing
- 6 plants per m2
- Pollinator friendly
- Yes
- Position
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Sheltered
Exposed - Rabbit resistant
- Yes
- RHS Award (AGM)
- No
- Scented
- Yes
- Soil acidity
- Any
- Soil moisture
- Free draining
- Soil type
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Clay
Loam
Multipurpose compost - Suitable for
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Pots
Large containers
Borders
Gravel gardens
Wildlife gardens
Cottage gardens
Low maintenance gardens - Sunlight
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Full sun
Partial shade
Dappled shade - Toxicity
- No report
- Years to establish
- 1-2 years
Expert care from
choice to delivery
Our horticulturalists prepare every bulb and plant with the utmost care. From selection to packing, each one receives expert attention before beginning its journey to your garden.