any of various chiefly deciduous ornamental shrubs of the genus Philadelphus having white sweet-scented flowers, single or in clusters; widely grown in temperate regions
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philadelphus::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Type of | bush, shrub |
| Has types | mock orange, philadelphus coronarius, syringa |
Examples of philadelphus
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I realize now that for the best blooms I should be renovating my philadelphus.
From the ocregister.com
Sambucus, buddleia, the wilder roses, forsythia and philadelphus are also obliging.
From the guardian.co.uk
Marjorie James wants to grow more scented plants around her patio, already overhung with June-flowering philadelphus and honeysuckle.
From the telegraph.co.uk
No local nurseries appear to be propagating the native philadelphus, but I may shortly succeed in pestering some of them to do so.
From the al.com
Fortunately, philadelphus are easy to propagate, and it shouldn't be too long before they'll be available from some specialty stores.
From the al.com
Shrubs such as philadelphus, buddleja and rough-barked rhododendrons that have become overgrown can be cut down hard to stumps.
From the theargus.co.uk
Look for the beautiful blooms of philadelphus this time of year, and if you discover it, treat it with the respect all beautiful shrubs deserve.
From the al.com
A purple-leaved berberis is as big as a tree, golden philadelphus adds a touch of sunshine and the delicate foliage of amelanchier is beginning to unfurl.
From the thisisbristol.co.uk
I am thinking of some of the typical shrubs that easily fall into this category, plants such as philadelphus, kerria, weigela or deutzias.
From the edp24.co.uk
- Any of various chiefly deciduous ornamental shrubs of the genus Philadelphus having white sweet-scented flowers, single or in clusters; widely grown in temperate regions
- Mock-orange (Philadelphus,) is a genus of about 60 species of shrubs from 1 to 6 m tall, native to North America, Central America, Asia and (locally) in southeast Europe.
- Among the best of our flowering shrubs, producing a wealth of sweetly-scented flowers. For cultivation, see "Syringa."
