Philadelphus Belle Etoile – Mock Orange

Philadelphus 'Belle Etoile' is one of the most popular and highly regarded mock orange varieties, prized for its exceptionally fragrant, large single white flowers adorned with a distinctive purple-pink blush at the centre. Flowering from late spring into early summer, this stunning deciduous shrub fills the garden with a rich, sweet orange-blossom scent that carries on the breeze. A recipient of the prestigious RHS Award of Garden Merit, 'Belle Etoile' is a reliable, easy-to-grow shrub that makes a wonderful addition to mixed borders, cottage gardens and fragrant planting schemes.

Supplied in a 3 litre pot, this well-established plant is ready for planting out in the garden. Once established, Philadelphus 'Belle Etoile' requires minimal maintenance — simply prune back flowered stems after blooming to encourage vigorous new growth and abundant flowers the following season.

Cultural Information:

• Botanical Name: Philadelphus 'Belle Etoile'


• Common Names: Mock Orange, Belle Etoile Mock Orange


• Classification: Deciduous Shrub


• Fully Grown Height and Spread: 1.2–1.5 m × 1.2–1.5 m


• Growth Habit: Bushy, Compact with Gracefully Arching Branches


• Perfect For: Mixed Borders, Cottage Gardens, Fragrant Gardens, Informal Hedging


• Flowering Time: Late Spring to Early Summer (June–July)


• Flower Description: Large, Single White Flowers with a Purple-Pink Flush at the Centre, Highly Fragrant


• Planting Position: Full Sun to Partial Shade


• Soil: Moist, Well-Drained; Tolerant of Most Soil Types Including Chalk


• Hardiness: Fully Hardy


• Attracts: Bees, Butterflies and Pollinators


• Type: Hardy Deciduous Shrub


• Foliage: Mid-Green, Oval Leaves


• Pruning: Prune After Flowering – Cut Back Flowered Stems to Strong New Shoots


• Award: RHS Award of Garden Merit (AGM)

What is Included:

• 1 x Philadelphus 'Belle Etoile' plant supplied in a 3 litre pot

Notes: This listing is for the Belle Etoile variety, known for its compact habit and distinctive purple-pink centred blooms, making it ideal for smaller gardens where space is limited.