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.
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Philadelphus
'Petite Perfume White'
white mock orange
Philadelphus 'Petite Perfume White' is a compact white mock orange with a perfume that seems far too generous for a shrub of such neat proportions. From early to midsummer, it covers its rounded, mound-forming frame with masses of bright white flowers, noticeably fresh and luminous against the green foliage. The scent is sweet, classic and wonderfully garden-worthy, drifting through borders, patios and entrances for up to six weeks of bloom. Philadelphus 'Petite Perfume White' is also refreshingly practical, with a naturally tidy habit that suits smaller gardens, urban plots and containers. Bees and butterflies find Philadelphus 'Petite Perfume White' just as charming, which is always reassuring when a plant looks this polished.
For a fragrant hedge, sunny border, coastal garden or city courtyard, Philadelphus 'Petite Perfume White' brings old-fashioned romance in a decidedly modern format. It tolerates dry spells once established and copes well with polluted urban air, making it a splendid choice for gardens where resilience matters as much as beauty. Plant it where the scent can be enjoyed close at hand, perhaps beside a path, seating area or open window, and let its clear white flowers do their quiet dazzling. Easy to grow and pleasingly well behaved, Philadelphus 'Petite Perfume White' is proof that a shrub can be compact, fragrant, wildlife-friendly and still look effortlessly elegant.
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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 White'
- Flower colour
- White
- Established height
- 1-1.5m
- Established spread
- 50-70cm
- Growing skill
- Easy to grow
- Habit
-
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
-
Full sun
Partial shade
Dappled shade - Toxicity
- No report
- Years to establish
- 1-2 years
Perfect for pots
Fragrant
Thrives in full sun
Perennial
Fully hardy
Packed peat-free
Drought tolerant
Low maintenance
Attracts wildlife
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