Philadelphus coronarius
Pipestone shrub
Common names: Farm jasmine, False jasmine
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Description
The Pipestone shrub (Philadelphus coronarius) is a hardy flowering shrub commonly found in old farmyards. It earns the nickname "farm jasmine" from its intense, sweet fragrance. Cream‑white, four‑petaled flowers appear in clusters along drooping branches from late May to late June. As a late‑blowing shrub, it sets its buds the previous year, so it blooms profusely only when pruning takes care to preserve older wood. The upright, summer‑green growth reaches 2–3 m tall, making it suitable as a flowering hedge or solitary specimen at the garden edge.
Care instructions
Plant the Pipestone shrub in a sunny to partially shaded spot with well‑drained, humus‑rich soil. Water newly planted shrubs regularly for the first two years; thereafter it tolerates drier periods. Prune immediately after flowering in June or July, removing especially old, woody stems close to the ground to keep the shrub open and encourage abundant next‑year blooms. A variety such as ‘Aureus’ adds a golden‑yellow foliage accent and tolerates slightly more shade than the green‑leafed wild type. Mulch in spring with leaf compost to retain root‑zone moisture and reduce watering needs.
Soil & site
Soil pH
Soil type
well-drained, humus-rich, nutrient-rich, loamy
Feeding
Medium feeder
Pruning
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