The pipe bush is one of the ornamental shrubs most commonly found in German gardens. The easy-care, occasionally slightly poisonous shrub is available in countless varieties. It is suitable both as a decorative individual shrub and as a hedge plant. A small overview of popular varieties of the pipe bush.
Which varieties of pipe bush are particularly popular?
Popular pipe bush varieties are Philadelphus coronarius Aureus, Nanus, Pumilus, Zeyheri, Variegatus, inodorus var.grandiflorus, erectus hybride Blizzard, lemonei hybride Dame Blanc, erectus hybride Small-flowered Pipebush, lewisii Oregon Pipebush, incanus Early-flowering Pipebush, Minnesota Snowflake and hybride Manteau d'Hermine.
The European pipe bush: A profile
- Botanical name: Philadelphus coronarius
- Popular names: false jasmine, farmer's jasmine, scented jasmine
- Family: Hydrangeas
- Origin: Europe
- Height: from 100 to 400 cm, different varieties up to 500 cm
- Leaves: green, oblong-oval
- Flowers: mostly white, double or unfilled, often fragrant
- Flowering time: May to July, depending on the variety
- Use: Single plant in the garden, hedge plant
Presentation of different pipe bush varieties
| Variety | Proper name | Height | Flowers | Scent? | Flowering time | Special feature |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphus coronarius | Aureus | up to 300 cm | white, unfilled | strongly sweet scent | May to June | yellow foliage |
| Philadelphus coronarius | Nanus | up to 400 cm | white, unfilled | strong scent | June to July | lots of flowers |
| Philadelphus coronarius | Pumilus | up to 400 cm | white, unfilled | strong scent | June to July | lots of flowers |
| Philadelphus coronarius | Zeyheri | up to 400 cm | white, unfilled | no scent | June | |
| Philadelphus coronarius | Variegatus | up to 250 cm | cream white, unfilled | strongly sweet scent | May to June | white-variegated foliage |
| Philadelphus inodorus var. grandiflorus | Large-flowered pipe bush | up to 500 cm | unfilled, single flowers | no scent | June to July | very large flowers |
| Philadelphus erectus hybride | Blizzard | up to 300 cm | white, filled | delicate scent | June to July | |
| Philadelphus lemonei hybride | Dame Blanc | up to 150 cm | half-filled | strongly sweet scent | June to July | suitable for front gardens |
| Philadelphus erectus hybride | Small-flowered pipe bush | up to 100 cm | cream white | medium fragrance | June to July | small leaves |
| Philadelphus lewisii | Oregon Pipebush | up to 300 cm | white, unfilled | no scent | June to July | American pipe bush |
| Philadelphus incanus | Early flowering pipe bush | up to 350 cm | white, unfilled | no scent | May to June | |
| Philadelphus | Minnesota Snowflake | up to 150 cm | white, unfilled | strongly scented | June to July | good bee pasture |
| Philadelphus hybride | Manteau d’Hermine | up to 100 cm | white, filled | light scent | June to July | pink-tinged flower buds |
Tip
Like many summer shrubs, the pipe bush smells particularly intense in the evening. Sensitive people should therefore not plant the shrub directly in front of the bedroom window.
