It should do very well in your location. My neighbor had one in her back
yard and it smelled heavenly in the spring. It was in a morning shade and
some sun in the afternoon situation and did very well.

Penny
"Gena" wrote in message
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is anyone in the area growing mock orange (Philadelphus coronarius)?

i have not seen one here, and was wondering how they fare, as i just
planted
one that i bought mail order. it's in a part shade, moist well drained
spot
with great topsiol and mulched with compost.

thanks,
gena