Mockorange - Buckleys Quill

This deciduous shrub forms a semi-dwarf, erect shape at maturity. This low maintenance shrub likes mostly sandy soil with some clay, and requires full sun to part shade. An old fashioned favorite, Buckley's at home in the shrub border. It grows 6 feet tall, 4 feet wide and is deer, drought, and pollution tolerant. One needs to allow ample room for its arching branches. The deep green summer foliage develops a yellow fall color. Buckley's Quill Mockorange, Philadelphus 'Buckley's Quill', displays fragrant, double white flowers that are 1" in diameter with up to 30 quill-like petals and blooms abundantly in late spring. Mock orange has many uses in the landscape and its especially enjoyable when grown near a walkway, patio or driveway where one can enjoy its beauty and fragrance. ... more