Philadelphus pekinensis
Philadelphus pekinensis Rupr.
Philadelphus pekinensis is a deciduous shrub reaching 1–2 metres in height, native to northern and western China and Korea. It produces fragrant flowers up to 1 inch in diameter, arranged in small clusters.
Description
Philadelphus pekinensis, described by Rupr. in 1857, belongs to the genus Philadelphus in the Hydrangeaceae family. This shrub is endemic to regions including northern and western China, Korea, and Manchuria. It is characterized by its fragrant, clustered flowers, each up to 1 inch wide.
Distribution
China North-Central · Korea · Manchuria
Synonyms
Philadelphus scaberPhiladelphus parviflorusDeutzia chanetiiPhiladelphus pekinensis var. pekinensisPhiladelphus pekinensis f. lanceolatusPhiladelphus coronarius var. pekinensisPhiladelphus rubricaulisPhiladelphus pekinensis var. cuneatusPhiladelphus tenuifolius f. scaber