Philadelphus Belle Etoile
This exceptional mock orange cultivar is prized for its intensely fragrant white flowers that fill the garden with sweet perfume in early summer. The elegant blooms feature distinctive maroon markings at the base, whilst the compact habit makes it perfect for smaller gardens where space is at a premium.
Seasonal Highlights
Early summer brings an abundance of sweetly fragrant white flowers with striking purple-maroon centres. The fresh green deciduous foliage provides a clean backdrop through summer, whilst the arching stems create attractive winter structure after leaf fall.
Key Features
- Intensely fragrant summer flowers
- Distinctive maroon-marked blooms
- Compact, manageable size
- Reliable flowering and hardy
- Attractive arching habit
Perfect For
Ideal for mixed shrub borders and cottage gardens. Perfect for planting near seating areas, doorways and pathways where the fragrance can be enjoyed. Excellent in smaller gardens where space is limited. Works beautifully in romantic and informal planting schemes.
Growing Tips
Plant in sun or partial shade in any reasonable, well-drained soil. Flowers best in full sun. Water regularly during establishment. Prune immediately after flowering, removing old flowered stems to encourage strong new growth. Very low maintenance and tolerates neglect.
Looks Great With
Stunning alongside roses, deutzias and other summer-flowering shrubs. Complements purple alliums and blue geraniums. The white flowers provide excellent contrast for purple-leaved shrubs like cotinus and berberis.
A wonderful choice for adding exceptional fragrance and classic cottage garden charm with minimal maintenance requirements.
Does the height include the pot?
No, we measure from the top of the pot to the tip of the plant except for some of the instant planted screens, in this case it will be stated in the description
How long does delivery take?
Most orders are delivered in just a few days, Smaller items are often sent with Parcelforce on a next day service, Larger items should allow up to 10 days due to the size of the items they often have to be sent on our own transport.
Where will you leave my plants?
We will leave your order at the front of your property, Parcelforce may
leave your items in a safe place if you let us know, Pallet couriers
will require a flat hard surface to deliver to, no gravel or soil, a
driveway or parking spot would be best. Most importantly Deliveries by
pallet courier will require access for a large truck (bin lorry sized)
to get near the delivery point. Deliveries sent on our own transport may come in a small van or larger truck.