PlantFiles: Mock Orange
Philadelphus x virginalis

Intense, orange like fragrance on a profusely blooming shrub. Cut back back half immediately after bloom to force fresh growth for next year's blossoms if you'd like. My shrub is about 3 years old and stands about 7 feet tall, spraying out gorgeous cascades of snow white blooms that the bees go crazy for.

I also bought this shrub in 2003. I have moved it twice now hoping to find its "happy place" so it will bloom. It may be wishful thing, but I think I might actually have seen some flower buds this year.

I bought my Mockorange in the Spring of 2003. When I did not get blooms I spoke to a horticulturist. She recommended I place 1 cup of Superphosphate around the shrub in the Spring and Fall. This year is the first time I have seen blooms. Only 4 but at least it is a start.

Am having same exact problem with my 2
Philadelphus x Virginalis. I have a lewisii that is in full bloom now and one would think the "Double Mock Orange" would be in full bloom as well but not ONE flower! Furthermore it hasn't had one since I planted it 3 years ago. Every year, I say maybe next year and then this...nothing. Is this normal or did I get a bad cross or something?

I bought it 5 years ago and this is the first year it got any blooms, but it was worth the wait they are beautiful.
The leaves are subject to leaf borers, have controlled them
by picking off the infected leaves.