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Alberta Wild Rose (Prickly Rose) vs Mock Orange

Philadelphus coronarius

Rosa acicularis

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Mock Orange
Alberta Wild Rose (Prickly Rose)

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.

Alberta's provincial flower, Alberta Wild Rose, is a small, deciduous shrub known for its beautiful pink blooms and thick, thorny stems.

Native to Canada, this hardy perennial is an attractive addition to any garden. Wildlife enjoy its edible rosehips, which inclined growers can use in jams, jellies, and rose hip tea.

Mock Orange Quick Facts

Alberta Wild Rose (Prickly Rose) Quick Facts

Lowest Price: $16.99
Zone: 4a
Zone: 1a
Height: 3 m (11 ft)
Height: 2.1 m (7 ft)
Spread: 3 m (11 ft)
Spread: 1.5 m (5 ft)
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: any
Moisture: any
Moisture: normal
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: medium
Life span: medium
Life span: medium
Suckering: high
Suckering: medium
Maintenance: medium


Fall colour: bright red
Flowers: large, white
Flowers: pink,blooms between May and June. Flowers are both male and female
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


Native to: AB, BC, SK, MB, ON, QC, NS, NB, YT, NT, NU
Other Names: english dogwood
Other Names: arctic rose, bristly rose, prickly wild rose