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Woody > Philadelphus > Philadelphus brachybotrys > Philadelphus brachybotrys var. laxiflorus

Philadelphus brachybotrys

var. laxiflorus





Origin:  Native to China.
Family
Hydrangeaceae
Genus
Philadelphus
Species
brachybotrys
Category
Woody
Type
Shrub (deciduous)
Variety
laxiflorus
USDA Hardiness Zone
4
Canadian Hardiness Zone
5
RHS Hardiness Zone
H7
Temperature (°C)
-20
Temperature (°F)
-4
Height
1 - 3 m
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
MayJuneJulyAugustSeptember
Cultivation
Prefers full sun in well-drained soil.
Shape
Upright and bushy.
Growth
Fast
Leaf Description
Long, oblong leaves that come to a point that are slightly serrated and 5 - 10 cm long and 2 - 6 cm wide.
Flower Description
Small flowers with 4 petals appear singulary on a short stem.
Colour Description
The flowers are white with yellow centers. The leaves are green. The bark is a reddish-brown colour.
Notable Specimens
Westonbirt, The National Arboretum, Tetbury, Gloucestershire, England.
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