How to Grow Mock Orange
Philadelphus coronarius
Your complete guide to growing Mock Orange.
📷 Wikimedia CommonsWhen to Plant Mock Orange
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Companion Plants for Mock Orange
✓ Good companions
Benefits from light shade and complements mock orange's white flowers with colorful plumes
Attracts pollinators that benefit mock orange, enjoys similar moisture conditions
Can climb through mock orange branches, extending bloom season with different flower forms
Flourish in the dappled shade beneath mock orange, add textural contrast
Thrives in partial shade cast by mock orange, provides contrasting foliage texture
Attracts beneficial insects while repelling pests, shares similar sun and drainage requirements
Mock orange's pest-repelling properties help protect roses from aphids and other insects
Similar care requirements and blooming schedule creates extended flowering display
✗ Keep away from
Releases juglone toxin that inhibits growth and can kill mock orange
Allelopathic compounds in leaves and roots inhibit growth of nearby plants
Dense canopy and shallow roots compete heavily for water and nutrients
