Philadelphus coronarius Aureus - Golden Mock Orange 3 Litre Pot

Philadelphus coronarius Aureus

This vibrant foliage shrub transforms shaded areas with its luminous golden-yellow leaves that provide months of bright colour. As a bonus, early summer brings sweetly fragrant white flowers that complement the golden foliage beautifully, combining exceptional foliage interest with the classic fragrance of mock orange.

Seasonal Highlights

Spring brings bright golden-yellow new growth that illuminates the garden. Early summer adds sweetly scented white flowers to the golden foliage. The yellow leaves maintain their colour through summer before taking on lime-green tones, whilst winter reveals attractive stems.

Key Features

• Bright golden-yellow foliage
• Sweetly fragrant white flowers
• Excellent for shade brightening
• Compact, manageable habit
• Very hardy and reliable

Perfect For

Outstanding for brightening shaded borders and north-facing walls. Perfect for adding year-long colour to woodland gardens. Ideal near seating areas where both foliage colour and flower fragrance can be enjoyed. Excellent in containers and mixed borders.

Growing Tips

Plant in partial shade - too much sun can scorch leaves whilst deep shade reduces colour intensity. Any reasonable, well-drained soil. Water regularly during establishment. Prune lightly after flowering if required to maintain shape. Best foliage colour in dappled shade.

Looks Great With

Stunning with purple-leaved plants like heuchera and berberis. Complements blue hostas, ferns and hellebores in shade. The golden foliage provides excellent contrast for dark evergreens and brightens combinations with white and blue flowers.

A superb choice for adding bright foliage colour and seasonal fragrance to shaded areas with minimal maintenance.