Uses
Edible uses
There are no edible uses listed for Philadelphus purpurascens.
Material uses
The leaves are rich in saponins
[1], when crushed and mixed with water they produce a lather that is an effective cleaner, used on the body, clothes etc. You can wash your hands by merely picking a couple of leaves or a bunch of blossom, wetting your hands and then rubbing the plant material vigorously as if it was a bar of soap[K]. This soap is a very gentle cleaner that does not remove the body's natural oils, but does remove dirt. It is not very effective against oil[K].
Plants can be grown as an informal hedge or screen
[2].
There are no medicinal uses listed for Philadelphus purpurascens.
Ecology
Ecosystem niche/layer
Ecological Functions
Forage
Nothing listed.
Shelter
Nothing listed.
Propagation
Seed - best if given 1 months cold stratification
[3]. Sow February in a light position in a cold frame. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts.
Cuttings of half-ripe wood, 7 - 10cm long side-shoots, July/August in a shaded frame. Plant out in spring. High percentage[4].
Cuttings of mature wood of the current year's growth, 15 - 25cm with a heel, December in a sheltered bed outdoors. Fair to good percentage[4].
Layering in summer. Very easy.
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Cultivation
Easily grown in any moderately fertile soil, succeeding in thin soils over chalk
[2]. Prefers a dry soil
[5]. Grows well in heavy clay soils. Tolerates poor soils
[2]. Succeeds in semi-shade but prefers a position in full sun where it will flower more freely
[6][2]. Grows well on the woodland edge or in a glade
[2].
Hardy to about -15°c[5][2].
Plants are very tolerant of pruning, one third of the stems can be cut down to the ground each year in order to promote fresh growth and heavier flowering
[7].
Crops
Problems, pests & diseases
Associations & Interactions
There are no interactions listed for Philadelphus purpurascens. Do you know of an interaction that should be listed here? edit this page to add it.
Polycultures & Guilds
There are no polycultures listed which include Philadelphus purpurascens.
Descendants
Cultivars
Varieties
None listed.
Subspecies
None listed.
Full Data
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Taxonomy
Binomial name
Philadelphus purpurascens
Imported References
Material uses & Functions
Uses
Material uses
None listed.
Medicinal uses
None listed.
Ecosystems
Native Climate Zones
None listed.
Adapted Climate Zones
None listed.
Native Geographical Range
None listed.
Native Environment
None listed.
Ecosystem Niche
None listed.
Root Zone Tendancy
None listed.
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References
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? 1.01.1 Buchanan. R. A Weavers Garden. ()
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? 2.02.12.22.32.42.52.62.7 Huxley. A. The New RHS Dictionary of Gardening. 1992. MacMillan Press ISBN 0-333-47494-5 (1992-00-00)
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? Dirr. M. A. and Heuser. M. W. The Reference Manual of Woody Plant Propagation. Athens Ga. Varsity Press ISBN 0942375009 (1987-00-00)
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? 4.04.1 Sheat. W. G. Propagation of Trees, Shrubs and Conifers. MacMillan and Co (1948-00-00)
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? 5.05.1 Phillips. R. & Rix. M. Shrubs. Pan Books ISBN 0-330-30258-2 (1989-00-00)
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? Thomas. G. S. Ornamental Shrubs, Climbers and Bamboos. Murray ISBN 0-7195-5043-2 (1992-00-00)
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? Davis. B. Climbers and Wall Shrubs. Viking. ISBN 0-670-82929-3 (1990-00-00)
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? [Flora of China] (1994-00-00)
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