Illuminati Sparks is a fabulous mock orange with lustrous green foliage dotted with cheery, yellow variegation. Its fragrant, intoxicating flowers will emerge in early summer and are perfect as a cut-flower stem for foliage filler, as well as adding color and texture to the landscape. Illuminati Sparks is disease and deer resistant, drought tolerant, and attracts bees and butterflies.
An easy-care plant, mock orange grows best in sunny to dappled sun locations with organically rich, moist soils, but it tolerates a wide range of soils, including alkaline soils, loam, and compacted clay, if they are well-draining. Philadelphus Pearls of Perfume is disease resistant. It does not require pruning, but any desired shaping should be done after flowering.
Deciduous; grows best in zones 4-7. Strong branches with medium green foliage, abundant clusters of large, pure white, fully double flowers perfume the air with an intense citrusy orange-blossom scent, attracting bees and butterflies. The long-lasting, sterile, sweet-scented flowers are a great addition to floral arrangements. A Philadelphus hybrid, is a well-branched shrub with a compact, upright habit that grows to a size of 36-48 inches tall and wide at maturity.
Mock Orange plants are non-toxic to dogs, making this a safe perennial shrub to include in yards accessible to dogs or puppies. Most types of Mock Orange are safe, but this plant is not edible, and overeating may cause your canine to experience discomfort or an upset stomach. Relatively deer resistant.
Plant size and shape may differ from what is pictured.
For mail orders: Plants may go through shock during shipping. Upon arrival, take the plant out and water it thoroughly. If you are not satisfied with your purchase, please notify us via email at sales@amgardens.com and include a photo(s) within 24 hours of plant arrival.
For in store purchases: If you are not satisfied with your purchase, please call us at 423-870-5000 or return the plant in its original pot/condition within 3 days. Trees and shrubs have a 1 year warranty (exceptions may apply), but we highly encourage you to give us a call or email if you notice issues with your plant. We'd love to help you figure out what's wrong and save your plant!
Orders are shipped on Wednesdays and Thursdays; if your order is placed on a Wednesday, it may not ship until the following Wednesday. During peak season there may be delays in shipping. If it is too hot or cold, we suggest ordering during milder months to ensure plants arrive in best condition.