How to tend a Philadelphus lewisii

Also known as: Philadelphus trichothecus S.Y.Hu, Philadelphus oreganus Nutt., Philadelphus oreganus Nutt. ex S.Y.Hu, Philadelphus zelleri S.Y.Hu, Philadelphus cordifolius Lange, Philadelphus cordatus K.Koch, Philadelphus confusus Piper, Philadelphus columbarius Dippel, Philadelphus insignis Carrière, Philadelphus globosus K.Koch, Philadelphus fremontii Rydb., Philadelphus grahamii K.Koch, Philadelphus billiardii Koehne, Deutzia californica Carrière, Philadelphus lewisii subsp. californicus (Benth.) Munz, Philadelphus lewisii subsp. gordonianus (Lindl.) Munz, Philadelphus gordonianus Lindl., Philadelphus californicus Benth., Philadelphus lewisii var. californicus (Benth.) A.Gray, Philadelphus lewisii var. gordonianus (Lindl.) Jeps., Philadelphus platyphyllus Rydb., Philadelphus helleri Rydb., Philadelphus lewisii var. helleri (Rydb.) S.Y.Hu, Philadelphus intermedius A.Nelson, Philadelphus angustifolius Rydb., Philadelphus columbianus Koehne, Philadelphus gordonianus var. columbianus (Koehne) Rehder, Philadelphus lewisii var. angustifolius (Rydb.) S.Y.Hu, Philadelphus lewisii var. intermedius (A.Nelson) S.Y.Hu, Philadelphus oblongifolius S.Y.Hu, Philadelphus lewisii var. pygmaeus S.Y.Hu, Philadelphus lewisii var. ellipticus S.Y.Hu, Philadelphus lewisii var. oblongifolius S.Y.Hu, Philadelphus lewisii var. parvifolius Torr., Philadelphus lewisii var. parvifolius S.Y.Hu, Philadelphus columbianus K.Koch, Philadelphus californicus Carrière, Philadelphus gordonianus var. californicus Dippel, Philadelphus lewisii var. platyphyllus (Rydb.) S.Y.Hu

Watering

Water thoroughly after soil surface dries, avoid saturated water

Sunlight

Likes sunshine, put in sunny places, avoid strong sunlight in summer at noon

Soil

Soil with loose texture or soil with specific nutrients

Fertilizer

Dilute fertilizers following instructions, apply 1-2 times monthly

Pruning

Remove aged tissues, dead and pest branches timely

About this plant

Origin
China
Category
Saxifragaceae, Philadelphus
Size
Diameter ≥ 20 cm, height ≥ 25 cm
Blooming period
Flowering period May-June, flowering period July-August
Flower colors
white
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