Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Types
Bulb Vegetable
Philadelphus coronarius, Philadelphus lewisii
Habitat
-
Wide range of ecological site
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
8-11
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
-
Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green, Chartreuse
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Acicular
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Summer, Early Fall, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Fertilize in late fall, fertilize in spring, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacteria wilt, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Beetles
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Cold, Irritate the mucus membrane, Sinuses
allergic conjunctivitis, Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Brightens the skin complexion, Glowing Skin, Treatment of Dark Spots
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Hypotensive
Alzheimer’s Disease, Anxiety, Cancer, Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps, Respiratory Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used as a dye
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Tropical, Wall
Botanical Name
ALLIUM cepa( Aggregatum Group)
CHOISYA ternata
Common Name
Scallion, Shallot
Mexican Orange, Mock Orange
In Hindi
Shallot
Philadelphus
In German
Schalotte
Pfeifensträucher
In French
échalote
Philadelphus
In Spanish
chalote
Philadelphus
In Greek
είδος κρεμμυδιού
Philadelphus
In Portuguese
Sallot
Philadelphus
In Polish
Sallot
Jaśminowiec
In Latin
Sallot
Philadelphus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Cornales
Family
Liliaceae
Rutaceae
Genus
Allium
Philadlephus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
-
Hydrangeoideae
Season and Care of Shallot and Mock Orange
Season and care of Shallot and Mock Orange is important to know. While considering everything about Shallot and Mock Orange Care, growing season is an essential factor. Shallot season is Summer and Mock Orange season is Summer. The type of soil for Shallot is Loam, Sand and for Mock Orange is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Shallot is Neutral and for Mock Orange is Acidic, Neutral.
Shallot and Mock Orange Physical Information
Shallot and Mock Orange physical information is very important for comparison. Shallot height is 30.00 cm and width 10.20 cm whereas Mock Orange height is 150.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Shallot and Mock Orange are as follows:
Shallot flower color: White
Shallot leaf color: Green, Light Green
Mock Orange flower color: White
- Mock Orange leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Shallot and Mock Orange
Care of Shallot and Mock Orange include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Shallot pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mock Orange pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape. In summer Shallot needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mock Orange needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.