Philadelphus coronarius 'Aureus'

A colourful shrub, Philadelphus coronarius 'Aureus' has soft golden yellow leaves in spring and early summer, darkening to yellow-green in late summer and autumn. Established plants have a beautiful display of large, white, scented flowers.

Philadelphus coronarius 'Aureus' is best planted in a position with light, dappled shade to prevent the lovely bust delicate leaves scorching.

• Position: Light, dappled shade.
• Soil: Well drained, fertile soil.
• Hardiness: Hardy.
• Flowering Period: May - June.
• Rate of Growth: Slow.
• Habit: Philadelphus coronarius 'Aureus' grows to be an upright, small or eventually medium sized shrub.
  • Height: 1.5 m (up to 5 ft)
  • Spread: 1.2 m (4 ft)

• Notes: Prune Philadelphus coronarius 'Aureus' to shape immediately after flowering if required.