Mock orange crown: the beauty of modesty

Summer is a blessed time. Nature generously gives us an incredible amount of all kinds of flowers and fruits. And among this fragrant diversity, mock orange shrubs occupy a special place. This plant has quite a few species. AND mock orange crown - one of the main ones.

This plant has been known in our country for a long time. Smoking pipes - chibuki - were made from the hollow stem of the bush, which apparently served as the popular name for this plant.

The crowned mock orange itself belongs to the numerous hydrangea family. The correct name of this shrub in Latin will be Philadelphus coronarius. Sometimes mock orange is incorrectly called jasmine, comparing its aroma with other ornamental shrubs.

Mock orange crown grows in height up to 3 meters, its branches are quite spreading. The flowers of this plant species are ordinary, not double. They are quite large for a shrub and can be about 5 centimeters in diameter. Mock orange flowers are collected in clusters of several pieces. The shrub blooms at the end of July and its flowering continues for just over two weeks. Crown mock orange flowers have a creamy tint.

The simplicity and artlessness, but surprisingly pleasant aroma of the crown mock orange served as the basis for many other varieties of this shrub. they are constantly improved by breeders who achieve changes in the appearance of flowers, their color, aroma, duration of flowering and growing conditions.

Mock orange crown is one of the most common shrubs in most of our country and Western European countries. It is unpretentious to grow, but does not tolerate very cold winters. When growing this shrub in more northern areas, it is necessary to take certain measures to protect it in winter, protecting it from freezing.

Good luck!