Mockorange, Blizzard

Philadelphus lewisii ‘Blizzard’

Size (HxW): 7-8’ x 6’

Growth Habit: Rounded

Planting Location: Sheltered

Zone 3a

Stunning clusters of large, 2″ white flowers

Blooms have a strong, citrus-like fragrance

Great accent & feature shrub for in the yard

Blooms in late June, when most shrubs have finished blooming!

Single (4 petal) blooms

Green, pointed foliage

Requires 6+ hours of sunlight for blooming

Native to North America

Non-suckering

Fast Growth Rate: 12-24”/year

Row spacing: minimum 2-3’ apart

Plant Care:

● For best flowering results, prune fresh growth in early – mid June, revealing flower buds & making blooming more obvious ● OR prune immediately after they have finished flowering; if pruned later, flower buds for the next blooming season will be cut off ● Drought tolerant once established; does not tolerate soggy soil ● Tolerates heavy clay & sandy soils