Botanical Name: Philadelphus lewisii 'Goose Creek'
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Common Name: Goose Creek Western Mockorange  
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Water Saving Tip:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Shrub

 

Height Range

6-12'

 

Flower Color

White

 

Flower Season

Spring

 

Leaf Color

Green

 

Bark Color

Brown, Red

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

 

Water

Medium, Extra in Summer

 

Growth Rate

Moderate

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

 

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Poor, Well-drained, Dry

 

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

 

Adverse Factors

Attracts Bees

Design Styles

English Cottage, Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish

 

Accenting Features

Fragrance, Showy Flowers

 

Seasonal Interest

Spring

 

Location Uses

Background, Shrub Border, Foundation, Walls / Fences

 

Special Uses

Cut Flowers, Hedge, Screen, Small Spaces

 

Attracts Wildlife

Butterflies

Information by: Stephanie Duer
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  • Description

  • Notes

A selection of western mockorange, with the same deciduous, upright to rounded habit, growing about 6 to 8 feet tall and 4 to 6 feet wide. Unlike the species, this variety has double-petaled flowers, giving it an exotic look. Flowers are fragrant and appear late May to early June. Foliage is a medium to dull green with yellow fall color. A good addtion to the shrub border.
Grow in well drained, loamy soil in full sun to light, filtered shade. Adapted to gravelly and rocky soils. Adaptive to moderately high soil pH. If pruning is necessary, do so selectively, or perform renovative pruning after blooming (see Guides).