{"product_id":"mexican-mock-orange-philadelphus-mexicanus","title":"Mexican Mock Orange - Philadelphus mexicanus","description":"\u003cp\u003eMexican Mock Orange (\u003cem\u003ePhiladelphus mexicanus\u003c\/em\u003e) is an evergreen shrub from Central America that is smothered in fragrant, cup-shaped white flowers each summer. It grows 1 to 2m tall and wide, and regular pruning holds it at the height you want, so it works as a flowering hedge or a border shrub. The fragrance is close to orange blossom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrange blossom scent.\u003c\/strong\u003e The summer flowers perfume the air, so plant it where a path, window or seat lets you enjoy them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvergreen foliage.\u003c\/strong\u003e Most philadelphus drop their leaves in winter, but this one keeps them, which suits a hedge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA size you control.\u003c\/strong\u003e It matures at 1 to 2m in both directions and takes pruning well, so you can hold it lower.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA scented alternative.\u003c\/strong\u003e If you love the smell of murraya but want a different shrub, this one offers a similar fragrance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCopes with a light frost.\u003c\/strong\u003e A mature plant shrugs off a light overnight frost, though young plants need cover if a frost is forecast.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering hedges.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart in a single row. The shrubs knit into a continuous screen of 1 to 2m, and the summer flowers give you a scented hedge rather than a plain green one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSunny borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use it at the back or the middle of a border, giving it an open position and room to breathe, with no crowding from other shrubs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEntries, paths and outdoor rooms.\u003c\/strong\u003e Site it where the scent will reach you, such as beside a gate, a path or an outdoor setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Mexican Mock Orange in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade, with a sunny spot producing heavier and longer flowering. It suits subtropical, warm temperate and Mediterranean gardens. Mature plants tolerate a light overnight frost, but protect young plants if a frost is forecast, and in colder districts choose a sheltered spot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Well drained soil. It likes an open location where air moves around the branches, so avoid planting it hard against other shrubs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly through the first summer so the roots establish, then deeply in dry spells. A slow release fertiliser in spring supports the flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune after flowering, cutting back to a lower side shoot. On mature plants, remove about one in five of the older stems to ground level each year to encourage fresh flowering growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Mexican Mock Orange as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly, in 140mm pots in packs of 10 and in 200mm pots in packs of 6. Tubes are the economical way to plant a long hedge, while the potted sizes give a head start. Expect flowers once the plant has grown on to size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/care-guide-mock-orange\"\u003eMurraya care guide, for comparison\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hedging-screening\"\u003eHedging and screening plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fragrant-plants\"\u003eMore fragrant plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/murraya\"\u003eBrowse the murraya range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it the same as murraya?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Murraya is also sold as mock orange or orange jasmine, but this is a separate shrub from a different plant family. It has white cup-shaped flowers and a similar orange blossom scent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep it small?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It matures at 1 to 2m and responds to regular pruning, so you can hold it lower. Prune after flowering to protect next summer's blooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it cope with frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMature plants come through a light overnight frost. Young plants need protection if a frost is forecast, and gardens with hard frosts should choose another shrub.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":67789621100863,"sku":"PHI-MEX-tube","price":14.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":67789621133631,"sku":"PHI-MEX-140MM-P10","price":195.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":67789621166399,"sku":"PHI-MEX-200MM-P6","price":304.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/mexican-mock-orange-philadelphus-mexicanus.jpg?v=1792191309","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/mexican-mock-orange-philadelphus-mexicanus","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}