How Do You Shape A Mock Orange Bush?
The mock orange bush, scientifically known as Philadelphus coronarius, can fill the air with its enticing, sweet, citrus aroma. This plant also exhibits snowy white flowers and attractive elliptical foliage. It can be used for hedges and privacy screens, as an ornamental planting and to enhance walkways and patios. Your mock orange bush needs to be pruned correctly to help it develop its proper shape, produce new growth and maximize blooming. With the knowledge of how and when to prune your mock orange bush, you can help it reach its full potential as a fragrant and beautiful addition to your landscaping. Prune to stimulate growth by snipping old stems substantially after the mock orange bush has finished flowering. Cut the stems that have finished flowering back by two-thirds, until they are a third of their original length. They will begin growing new stems that provide the foundation for next season’s blooming. Select about one out of every three of the old stems to cut back complet
