Re: RE: mock orange

Brian, 
Sounds gorgeous, but I don't want mine 25 feet!  ;+D

I would probably like Aureus for the bright golden foliage, 
but would use that color to brighten a somewhat shady place.  
Then I might not get flowers, if it requires full sun.  Hmmmmm.....

Kitty



> [Original Message]
> From: CBRIAN <CBRIAN@attcanada.ca>
> To: <gardenchat@hort.net>
> Date: 2/22/2003 2:45:34 PM
> Subject: Re: RE: [CHAT]  mock orange
>
> Kitty
>
> Another real dependable charmer is Philadelphus coronarius 'Aureus'. . .
> great Florida fragrance and bright golden foliage to illuminate the
garden.
>
> I have a customer with a heritage home that has an incredibly fragrant,
> incredibly tall Philadelphus  TREE growing on the east side of their home.
> Would you believe 25 feet?  I tried searching for a variety name a couple
of
> years ago but drew a blank.
>
> Any guesses?
>
> Brian Carson Zn4
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Kitty Morrissy" <kmrsy@earthlink.net>
> To: <gardenchat@hort.net>
> Sent: Saturday, February 22, 2003 9:18 AM
> Subject: Re: RE: [CHAT] mock orange
>
>
> > Marge,
> > Re > Been threatening to tear it out for ages.  Think
> > > I will do it this year, by gum!!  You have inspired me, Kitty!
> > >
> > > Will be interested to find out if that double flowered form is worth
> > > a hoot:-) <
> >
> > If it's inspiration you want, Marge, take a look at this (and note the
> > quarter in the pic):
> > http://www.heronswood.com/catalog/02398?JZSZm9B3;;67
> >
> > Kitty
>
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