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Mock Orange vs Panicle Hydrangea

Philadelphus coronarius

Hydrangea paniculata

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Mock Orange
Panicle Hydrangea

Mock Orange is an ornamental shrub known for its fragrant, white flowers. The scent is often described as orange-like with a hint of jasmine. Attractive to pollinators, hummingbirds, and humans alike.

Mock Orange is highly versatile, and can be used as an ornamental shrub, either alone or as a hedge. It is well suited for streambank stabilization and riparian zone restoration, due to its ability to grow in low, moist areas as well as those that are high and dry. Lewis Mock Orange also has the capability of being used in soil bioengineering projects such as live staking.

Panicle Hydrangea is a large, broad-leaf, deciduous shrub that is prized for its ornamental appeal. It is easy to care for, long-lived, and cold-hardy.

Depending on the variety, its flowers change color throughout the blooming period. Make sure you water Panicle Hydrangeas regularly to achieve the most notable color change.

Mock Orange Quick Facts

Panicle Hydrangea Quick Facts

Zone: 4a
Zone: 3a
Height: 3 m (11 ft)
Height: 6 m (20 ft)
Spread: 3 m (11 ft)
Spread: 3 m (10 ft)
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Moisture: any
Moisture: normal
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: fast
Life span: medium
Life span: short
Suckering: high
Suckering: medium
Maintenance: medium


Flowers: large, white
Flowers: white, strong scent, very showy
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


Other Names: english dogwood
Other Names: white panicle hydrangea