Philadelphus lewisii seeds (Mock Orange)

Description

A lovely carefree flowering shrub that deserves more attention. Its sweetly orange blossom scented white single (sometimes double) flowers are borne in such profusion, it is the highlight of the garden from May to July. Nice mid green foliage on short branches. Drought tolerant when established. Grows to 3m tall and 2m wide. Flowers on new wood, so it can take fall pruning. Adapts to many soil types, but cannot tolerate wet feet.

• Seed Count: 150-200
• Collection Date:  November 2024
• Hardiness Zone: 4-9
• Preferred habitat: full sun; ordinary soil. Drought tolerant.
• Height and Width: 3m x 2m
• Germination test type: actual

How to germinate Philadelphus lewisii seeds:

Very fine seed. Add a small amount of sand to seed, mix well and spread thinly on prepared sowing surface. Mist in. Seed needs light to germinate so do not cover. Place a clear cover over your sowing pot/tray and give 4 weeks of cold stratification (2-4C) but do not let freeze. Germinate at 15-20 C when cold stratification period is over. Never let super tiny seedlings dry out nor should you over water them hence the sand for drainage.