{"product_id":"minnesota-snowflake-mock-orange","title":"'Minnesota Snowflake' Mock Orange","description":"\u003ch1\u003e'Minnesota Snowflake' Mock Orange\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhiladelphus\u003c\/em\u003e × \u003cem\u003evirginalis\u003c\/em\u003e 'Minnesota Snowflake'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 3px solid #E87722; border-radius: 6px; padding: 16px; margin: 16px 0; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBEST VALUE: Premium 3 Gallon — Landscape Ready\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNursery grown to landscape size. Professional quality, faster establishment, ready to make an impact in your garden from day one.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 3px solid #27AE60; border-radius: 6px; padding: 16px; margin: 16px 0; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFILL MY BOX \u0026amp; SAVE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1 plant = original price\u003cbr\u003eBuy 2 plants = Save 15%\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSavings apply automatically at checkout.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy 'Minnesota Snowflake' Mock Orange is Trending\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne of the most fragrant deciduous shrubs available for Zones 4–8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDensely double white blooms create a snow-white late-spring display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpright arching structure works as a flowering screen, hedge, or specimen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCold-hardy performer trusted by university extension programs across the Midwest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePairs beautifully with patios, walkways, and garden gates where fragrance can be enjoyed up close\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat This Plant Does For You\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome plants are remembered for color. 'Minnesota Snowflake' is remembered for fragrance. In late spring to early summer, its green branches become dressed in double white blossoms with the sweet scent that gives mock orange its name. Plant it where people naturally pause — beside a porch step, garden bench, or path entrance — and it turns that spot into one of the most memorable places in your yard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter bloom, the upright arching framework settles into a leafy green backdrop that supports summer color from companion plants. It earns its space in practical designs as a flowering screen or informal hedge, and it responds well to thoughtful renewal pruning after bloom each year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant Highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6–8 ft tall × 5–8 ft wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom:\u003c\/strong\u003e Double white, fragrant — late spring to early summer (May–June)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e USDA 4–8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun in the North to part shade in the South; best flowering in full sun +6 hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Average; keep moist while establishing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adaptable; well-drained preferred\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deciduous, multi-stemmed flowering shrub\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdd 'Minnesota Snowflake' Mock Orange to Your Garden →\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePremium Features \u0026amp; Solutions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur nursery grown 'Minnesota Snowflake' arrives as a well-rooted, landscape-ready specimen. The 1 Gallon size gives you a finished shrub with an established root system that settles in faster and blooms sooner than a bare-root or smaller starter plant. The Quart size offers the same genetics at a lower price point for gardeners who enjoy the growing process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the full-size 'Minnesota Snowflake' — not the dwarf 'Miniature Snowflake'. Plan for 6–8 feet tall and 5–8 feet wide. Give it room and it will reward you with one of the most fragrant late-spring displays in the landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSmart Growing Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeginner Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoose a sunny spot with good drainage — 6+ hours of direct sun gives the best bloom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDig a hole twice as wide as the container but no deeper than the root ball.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet the top of the root ball level with the surrounding soil. Backfill and water deeply.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply 2–3 inches of mulch over the root zone, keeping it away from the stems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater regularly during the first growing season whenever the soil begins to dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrune only after the flowers finish in late spring — never in fall or winter, or you will remove next year's buds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdvanced Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlooms on old wood (previous season's stems) — time all pruning immediately post-bloom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRenewal pruning: remove one-quarter to one-third of the oldest stems at ground level each year after flowering to keep the base vigorous.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreferred soil pH: 4.0–7.0; tolerates slightly higher pH.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFertilize only if growth is weak or a soil test indicates a need — excess nitrogen favors foliage over flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn Zone 8 and hot urban sites, favor morning sun with afternoon protection and maintain consistent moisture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor overgrown plants, hard renovation (cutting near ground) is tolerated immediately after bloom; staged renewal over 2–3 seasons is gentler.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePro Tips for Maximum Impact\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSite it near a gate, porch, deck, or open window so the fragrance is experienced at close range during bloom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePair with panicle hydrangea or summer-blooming perennials to extend the season after mock orange finishes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpace plants 6–8 ft on center for a relaxed grouping; 5–6 ft for a denser informal hedge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrune immediately after bloom — mark your calendar so you don't miss the window.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulch the root zone each spring to conserve moisture and reduce competition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs 'Minnesota Snowflake' the same as 'Miniature Snowflake'?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. They are different cultivars. 'Minnesota Snowflake' reaches approximately 6–8 ft tall; 'Miniature Snowflake' is a dwarf at about 3 ft tall. If you want a compact patio-sized plant, choose 'Miniature Snowflake' instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow large will it get?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlan for roughly 6–8 feet tall and 5–8 feet wide in most landscapes. Do not plant it in a narrow foundation gap or tight space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat zones does it grow in?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUSDA Zones 4–8. Zone 9 and warmer are not recommended without reliable local evidence and shade from extreme heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen does it bloom?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLate spring to early summer, commonly May–June. Timing shifts with climate and spring weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it bloom again later in the season?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTreat it as a once-per-year bloomer. The main display is concentrated in late spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy did my shrub stop blooming after I pruned it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt was likely pruned too late. Flower buds form on the previous season's wood. Prune only immediately after flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does the Fill My Box discount work?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAdd 2 or more of this plant to your cart and the savings apply automatically at checkout — no code needed. Buy 2 or more = 15% \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat size should I order?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 3 Gallon is our landscape-ready choice — a finished nursery grown specimen that establishes faster. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat if the plant arrives without leaves?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMock orange is deciduous. A leafless arrival in fall, winter, or early spring is completely normal. Check that stems are flexible and the root ball is moist, then plant and water in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it attract pollinators?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMock orange flowers attract insect pollinators. For a garden designed primarily around accessible pollen and nectar, pair it with single-flowered companions as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 3px solid #C0392B; border-radius: 6px; padding: 16px; margin: 16px 0; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTake Action Now\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNursery grown. Landscape ready. Ships to your door.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdd to Cart and Bring Orange-Blossom Fragrance to Your Landscape →\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrdering \u0026amp; Shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe ship to most US states (excluding AK, HI, and PR). Orders are packed carefully to protect your plant in transit. Unpack promptly on arrival, check soil moisture, and water if dry. Contact us within 24 hours of delivery with photos if you have any concerns about arrival condition.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote: The images and videos on our site are the best way to show off our products and show how good we are as growers. Depending on the season you buy, you may get a plant that is smaller or bigger than the picture shows. The plant might bloom like it does on our site, but it might not. We cut off the blooms most of the time because they don't ship well. When you buy our plants, think of them as an investment in your future garden, and enjoy the process of seeing it grow to its fullest.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plant Factory Direct","offers":[{"title":"3 Gallon Shrub - 3-4' Tall","offer_id":51306387963940,"sku":null,"price":115.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0595\/8759\/2228\/files\/Philadelphusxvirginalis_MinnesotaSnowflake.png?v=1787677179","url":"https:\/\/plantfactorydirect.com\/products\/minnesota-snowflake-mock-orange","provider":"Plant Factory Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}