{"product_id":"snowdwarf-mockorange","title":"Snowdwarf Mockorange","description":"\u003ch1\u003eA Compact Mockorange Packed With Fragrant White Flowers\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSnowdwarf Mockorange (\u003cem\u003ePhiladelphus\u003c\/em\u003e 'Snowdwarf') brings the beloved sweet mockorange fragrance to a tidy, compact shrub that fits smaller gardens. In late spring to early summer it covers itself in pure white, richly perfumed flowers that scent the whole yard and draw pollinators. Tough, cold-hardy, and deer-resistant, it's a fragrant, well-behaved choice for foundations, borders, and entryways in Edina, Woodbury, and Maple Grove.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSnowdwarf Mockorange Plant Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"mce-item-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePhiladelphus 'Snowdwarf'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–4 ft. tall, 3–4 ft. wide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–8 (Twin Cities is zone 4b–5a — fully hardy)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun to part shade (best bloom in full sun)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLate spring into early summer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Color\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePure white, intensely fragrant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWell-drained; tolerates clay; adaptable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinter Hardiness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReliable to -40°F once established\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRarely browsed by deer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLandscape Uses in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompact fragrant shrub:\u003c\/strong\u003e Its smaller size brings mockorange scent to foundations, low borders, and tight spaces. Space 3–4 feet apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePollinator and cut-flower gardens:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bees love the blooms, which are fragrant cut. Pair with peonies, lilacs, and catmint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest Time to Plant in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in spring (late April–May) or early fall (late August–mid September) in full sun with good drainage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Plant Snowdwarf Mockorange\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDig a hole twice the root ball width at the same depth, mixing in compost. Set the crown level, backfill, water well, and mulch 2–3 inches deep. Space 3–4 feet apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWatering Snowdwarf Mockorange\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst year:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply every 2–3 days at first, then weekly. Stop 2–3 weeks before the ground freezes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAfter year one:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water during dry spells. Prune right after flowering, since it blooms on old wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How fragrant is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIntensely — it has the classic sweet, citrusy mockorange perfume in a compact package.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: When do I prune it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRight after flowering — it blooms on old wood, so late pruning removes next year's flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Will it survive a Minnesota winter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEasily — hardy well below Twin Cities lows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is it deer-resistant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — deer rarely browse mockorange.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYou May Also Like\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSnow White Mockorange (Philadelphus):\u003c\/strong\u003e A larger fragrant white mockorange.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLittle Lady Lilac (Syringa):\u003c\/strong\u003e A compact fragrant spring shrub.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeony (Paeonia):\u003c\/strong\u003e A fragrant early-summer companion.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Three Timbers Minnesota","offers":[{"title":"#2 Gallon","offer_id":54312989294897,"sku":null,"price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0694\/0465\/files\/snowdwarf-mockorange.jpg?v=1779727884","url":"https:\/\/threetimbersmn.com\/products\/snowdwarf-mockorange","provider":"Three Timbers Minnesota","version":"1.0","type":"link"}