How could we forget about the species and varieties of Mock Orange in the previous publication of Mock Orange: Planting and Care (Part 1). So let’s continue from where we left off!
Types and varieties
As a cultivated plant, about 20 species of Philadelphus are grown, but the most popular are Philadelphia pallidus, Philadelphia coronarius and Philadelphia x lemoinei, which gave rise to numerous varieties.
Among the varieties of Philadelphus pallidus is to provide a sort of ‘Virginal’ with a wide spreading crown up to a height of 2 m and a width up to 3 m. It has oval-acuminate leaves are rich green color (length up to 7 cm) and snow-white double flowers with a diameter of 5 cm, collected in inflorescence 7-10 pieces. During flowering, they almost completely cover the foliage. Flowering variety in mid-summer for a month.
Elegant color and bright aroma of inflorescences stands out and grade ‘Sybille’ – simple single flowers with a diameter of about 2 cm with white petals decorated at the base of a pink spot. The variety has a sprawling densely branched crown height of 0.8 – 1 m, consisting of erect shoots and dark green rounded leaves with a pointed tip (length 4-6 cm). Blooms in the first half of summer for 3-4 weeks.
Most varieties of Philadelphus pallidus are characterized by high winter hardiness and well tolerate frosts to -25°C, so this kind of garden Jasmine in the first place should pay attention to gardeners living in the Northern regions.
Among the varieties Philadelphus coronarius highlights ‘Snowbelle’ height 1.5-2 m and a width of up to 1.5 m. the Variety has dark green oval leaves with is similar to balls of double flowers with a diameter up to 4 cm Flowers are painted in white, have a tender flavor and are collected in a brush 5-7 pieces. Flowering shrub in mid-summer for 2-3 weeks.
We should also mention the cultivar ‘Aureus’ — a globose shrub to 3 m with a striking Golden foliage. The flowers appear in late may, have a simple shape and white color, reach a diameter of 2 cm and have a strong aroma. Due to the bright color of the foliage variety does not lose its appeal throughout the season.
Create a unique accent in the garden variety ‘Innocence’, growing up to 1.5 – 2 m in height and different colorful foliage. Oval with pointed tip leaves have a length of 4-5 cm, painted in a rich green shade with randomly arranged pale strokes. In early summer, the plant forms numerous inflorescences, consisting of 5-7 flowers with a strong Jasmine aroma. Flowers up to 3.5 cm in diameter, each with 4-5 petals.
Undoubtedly, the Philadelphia x lemoinei varietal line deserves attention. Here it is necessary to highlight the variety ‘Belle Etoile’ with a compact crown height of 1 m and a width of 1.3 m Green acutely ovate leaves smaller-3-5 cm in length. Single bell-shaped flowers with a diameter of up to 4 cm stand out unusual color: white petals, Golden anthers and purple center. Flowering shrub in late may or early June and blooms 3-4 weeks.
Looks very impressive variety ‘Manteau d’hermine’, characterized by a particularly long period of flowering-up to 50 days. The shrub does not grow above 0.8 m, has thin drooping branches with small green foliage. Forms small semi-double flowers with a diameter of 2.5-3 cm, but they are so numerous that almost completely hide the foliage of the plant. Flowers single or collected in groups of 2-3 pieces, have a snow-white hue and amazing strawberry flavor.
Will be the main focus in the garden variety ‘Avalanche’, characterized by a particularly abundant flowering. This spectacular shrub does not grow above 1.5 m and is characterized by fine green foliage and beautiful arcuate branches. The flowers of this class are medium-sized-up to 3.5 cm in diameter,but very numerous and also exude an incomparable aroma resembling strawberry.
Striking in its beauty during flowering, falling at the end of June and July, grade ‘Schneesturm’. The plant reaches a height of 2.5 – 3 m, has a beautiful oval crown and large (up to 9 cm in length) oval-pointed leaves of light green hue. Double flowers reach a diameter of 4-5 cm, collected several pieces in a rounded brush and have a pronounced aroma.
Any of the varieties of garden Jasmine during the flowering period will become the center of attention and will give a lot of positive emotions, and the delicious aroma of its inflorescences will bring a sense of comfort and harmony to the surrounding space.