The Mock Orange
was a tall and lanky bush until they spent some time hybridizing it down to the
more compact size we see today; and when I say compact I’m still talking 8 feet
in height and half that in width. There is a dwarf in this species called Miniature
Snowflake; it stands 3 to 4 feet and has a double blossom flower (an extra set
of petals).
It needs
fun sun, and can handle the dry times of summer. The flowers are big enough
for it to be enjoyed back in the furthest reaches of the property, which is a
good thing for the deer tend to leave it alone.
Like any
flowering shrub or plant it sucks a lot of nutrients out of the soil, so at the
time of planting it is wise to give it the good stuff when backfilling. Then
once a year a handful of shrub food can be tossed under it for that extra show
of flowers if you wish.
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