🌸 Philadelphus ‘Pearls of Perfume™’ (Mock Orange) – 3 Gallon

A truly romantic garden classic, Philadelphus ‘Pearls of Perfume™’ is beloved for its intoxicating fragrance and graceful form. This modern mock orange brings timeless cottage-garden charm with improved bloom production and a tidy habit—perfect for Southern landscapes, borders, and fragrant garden moments.

🌼 Bloom & Beauty

• Bloom Color: Soft, creamy white
• Bloom Shape: Delicate, single blossoms
• Bloom Season: Late spring to early summer
• Fragrance: Exceptionally sweet, citrus-orange blossom scent

When in bloom, this shrub fills the air with perfume—making it ideal near porches, walkways, windows, or garden seating areas.

🌿 Mature Size

• Height: 4–5 feet tall
• Width: 4–5 feet wide

Naturally rounded and well-branched, ‘Pearls of Perfume™’ maintains a manageable size with little pruning required.

☀️ Sun Exposure

• Best in: Full sun to partial shade
• Blooms most abundantly with at least 6 hours of sunlight, though it appreciates light afternoon shade in warmer Southern climates.

💧 Watering Needs

• Water regularly during the first growing season to establish roots
• Once established, water moderately
• Prefers well-drained soil and does not like soggy conditions

🌱 Fertilizing Guide

• Fertilize in early spring before new growth begins
• Use a balanced, slow-release shrub fertilizer
• Avoid heavy fertilizing after blooming to preserve natural form

🌸 Pruning Tip

• Prune immediately after flowering if shaping is needed
• Blooms on old wood—late pruning may reduce next year’s flowers

🤍 Plant Meaning & Symbolism

Mock Orange symbolizes purity, sweetness, and memory. With its nostalgic fragrance and soft white blooms, it’s often associated with cherished moments, old garden paths, and the beauty of slowing down.

🌿 Perfect For

• Cottage & French country gardens
• Fragrant hedges or foundation plantings
• Pollinator-friendly landscapes
• Planting near outdoor living spaces

🌱 Wrights Market Promise

At Wrights Market, we select plants that bring beauty, joy, and meaning into everyday life. Our 3-gallon Philadelphus ‘Pearls of Perfume™’ is healthy, well-established, and ready to bloom beautifully in your garden—bringing fragrance and charm for years to come.

🌸 A garden should be experienced with all the senses—and this one is unforgettable.