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Philadelphus

Philadelphus

9.5
A shrub with fragrant white flowers often called mock orange
  • noun
  • /ˌfɪləˈdɛlfəs/
  • Specialized
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  • We planted a Philadelphus near the patio for its delightful scent.

Examples

  • The garden was fragrant with blooming Philadelphus in early summer.

  • Several species of Philadelphus are grown as ornamental shrubs for their lovely flowers.

  • The Philadelphus in my garden blooms beautifully in spring.

  • Did you see the Philadelphus at the botanical garden?

  • In spring, the Philadelphus bushes bloom with fragrant white flowers, attracting many pollinators.

  • Her garden features beautiful Philadelphus plants that fill the air with a sweet citrus scent.

  • We planted a Philadelphus near the patio to enjoy its lovely aroma while relaxing outdoors.

Synonyms

mock orange
vsPhiladelphus
7.2

A bush or small tree with white, sweet smelling flowers grown in gardens

is the formal scientific genus name for the same fragrant shrubs

Compounds

Philadelphus coronarius
  • Specialized
9.9

A large garden shrub with strong, sweet white flowers

Surface Forms

Philadelphus singular
Philadelphuses plural

Etymology

Philadelphus comes from Greek parts phil- meaning 'love' and adelphos meaning 'brother', the same idea behind the city name Philadelphia ('brotherly love'). So a helpful way to remember Philadelphus is to think of this fragrant garden shrub as 'brother-loving', a friendly name for its white, sweet-smelling flowers.