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Mock Orange 'Belle Étoile'

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3 litre pot

Fragrant, floriferous, and full of charm—Philadelphus 'Belle Étoile' is a summer must-have. Its white, citrus-scented flowers with rich maroon centres light up the garden in June and July, drawing in bees and delighting anyone within scent range. Compact enough for patios and powerful enough for sensory impact, it’s a classic shrub that never goes out of style.
  • Exceptionally fragrant flowers
  • Distinctive maroon centres
  • Compact habit suitable for small gardens
  • Low maintenance

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  • Aspect

    Full sun to partial shade

  • Hardiness

    Fully hardy

  • Flowers

    June, July

  • Soil type

    Fertile, well-drained soil

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  • Why we like this plant

    Philadelphus 'Belle Étoile' is one of those shrubs that earns its keep the moment it flowers. The scent alone is reason to plant it—sweet, citrusy and utterly captivating. But it’s also compact, easy to grow, and lovely to look at, with crisp white petals and a central splash of deep maroon. It fits beautifully in borders, near paths, or close to seating areas, where you’ll catch its perfume on the breeze.

  • About this plant

    Philadelphus 'Belle Étoile' is a compact deciduous shrub known for its richly scented, cup-shaped white flowers marked with a deep maroon centre. Blooming in early summer, its blossoms fill the air with an intense orange-blossom fragrance. Its tidy growth and arching stems make it perfect for smaller gardens, mixed borders or planting near seating areas where the scent can be enjoyed up close.

  • Key features

    • Heavily scented white flowers
    • Maroon centres for added contrast
    • Compact, manageable size
    • Ideal for borders and containers
    • Attracts pollinators

  • Eventual height and
    spread

    Height: 120–150cm | Spread: 120–150cm

  • Growth
    habit

    Bushy and gently arching with an upright, rounded shape.

  • Moisture

    Moist but well-drained

  • Position in
    the Garden

    Best near seating areas, paths, or windows where the scent can be appreciated

Planting guide

Plant in fertile, well-drained soil in sun or partial shade. Mulch annually and prune after flowering to keep growth tidy and to promote flower bud development.

Care tips

Prune after flowering, cutting back flowered stems to strong shoots. Feed in spring and mulch to retain moisture. Avoid hard pruning into old wood.

Winter care

No special protection required. Prune after flowering to maintain shape and encourage strong new growth for next year’s blooms.