Mockingbird is one of the ornamental shrubs most commonly found in German gardens. The easy-care, occasionally slightly poisonous shrub is available in countless varieties. It is suitable both as a decorative single shrub and as a hedge plant. A small overview of popular mock orange varieties.
All mock orange species have white flowers
The European chanterelle tree: a profile
- Botanical name: Philadelphus coronarius
- Common names: false jasmine, farmer's jasmine, scented jasmine
- Family: Hydrangea family
- Origin: Europe
- Height: from 100 to 400 cm, different varieties up to 500 cm
- Leaves: green, oblong-oval
- flowers: mostly white, double or single, often fragrant
- Flowering time: May to July, depending on the variety
- Use: single plant in the garden, hedge plant
Presentation of different chanterelle varieties
| variety | proper noun | height | blossoms | scent? | heyday | special feature |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphus coronarius | aureus | up to 300 cm | white, unfilled | strong sweet scent | May to June | yellow foliage |
| Philadelphus coronarius | Nanus | up to 400 cm | white, unfilled | strong fragrance | June to July | a lot of flowers |
| Philadelphus coronarius | Pumilus | up to 400 cm | white, unfilled | strong fragrance | June to July | a lot of flowers |
| Philadelphus coronarius | Zeyheri | up to 400 cm | white, unfilled | no scent | June | |
| Philadelphus coronarius | variegated | up to 250 cm | creamy white, unfilled | strong sweet scent | May to June | white variegated foliage |
| Philadelphus inodorus var. grandiflorus | Large-flowered mock orange | up to 500 cm | unfilled, single flowers | no scent | June to July | very large flowers |
| Philadelphus erectus hybride | blizzard | up to 300 cm | white, filled | delicate scent | June to July | |
| Philadelphus lemonei hybride | Lady Blanc | up to 150 cm | half filled | strong sweet scent | June to July | suitable for front gardens |
| Philadelphus erectus hybride | Small-flowered mock orange | up to 100 cm | creamy white | medium fragrance | June to July | small leaves |
| Philadelphus lewisii | Oregon mock orange | up to 300 cm | white, unfilled | no scent | June to July | american mock orange |
| Philadelphus incanus | Early blooming mock orange | up to 350 cm | white, unfilled | no scent | May to June | |
| Philadelphus | Minnesota Snowflakes | up to 150 cm | white, unfilled | strongly scented | June to July | good bee pasture |
| Philadelphus hybrid | Manteau d'Hermine | up to 100 cm | white, filled | light scent | June to July | pink tinged flower buds |
tips
Like many summer shrubs, the chanterelle tree has a particularly intense scent in the evening. Sensitive people should therefore not plant the shrub directly in front of the bedroom window.