Think mock orange is too big, too wild, or too unruly for your garden? Think again. Illuminati Spice® mock orange brings all the beauty and fragrance of this classic shrub—without the chaos. Carefully bred and tested, this standout selection boasts stronger, healthier foliage that stays handsome all season long, plus a neat, manageable habit that fits right into today’s gardens. And when early summer arrives—prepare to be wowed. The shrub bursts into a glorious display of doubled white blooms, each one releasing the unforgettable, sweet-citrus scent of orange blossoms. Hardy in USDA zones 4–7, this resilient native species isn’t just a pretty face: it’s durable, heat tolerant, and versatile. Plant it as a low hedge, a fragrant specimen, or weave it into your flower beds for a touch of romance and nostalgia with modern-day polish.

• 4 feet tall and wide at maturity
• Hardy in zones 4-8, be sure to check your USDA zone to ensure success
• Plant in part to full sun (4+ hours daily)
• Space plants 4 feet apart for best results
• Produces white flowers during early summer
• Maintains green foliage spring to fall
• Great for borders, foundation plantings, specimen plantings
• Resists deer and rabbits
• Drought tolerant, native to North America
• Shrubs shipped Nov-Apr will arrive dormant; shrubs shipped Apr-Oct will arrive green or in bloom

Care: Fertilize with Proven Winners Continuous Release Plant Food in spring and mid-summer. Prune after flowering if desired or required.

Shipping Info:

• Enjoy free shipping on orders over $175
• Size at shipping varies by season, plant, and trimming schedules
• Quart shrubs are 5-8 in tall and 6 months to 1 year old at shipment
• 1 Gallon shrubs are 6-24 in tall and about 1 year old at shipment

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