Herb latin name: Philadelphus x virginalis,Philadelphus x virginalis Extract

Latin name: Philadelphus x virginalis

Family: Hydrangeaceae

Habitat of the herb: Philadelphus x virginalis: Not known in the wild. Other uses of the herb: The leaves are rich in saponins, when crushed and mixed with wate

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Habitat of the herb: Philadelphus x virginalis: Not known in the wild.
Other uses of the herb: The leaves are rich in saponins, 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. 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. Plants can be grown as an informal hedge or screen. The cultivar "Burfordiensis" has been especially mentioned.
Propagation of Philadelphus x virginalis: Seed - best if given 1 months cold stratification. 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. This is a hybrid species and will not breed true from seed. Cuttings of half-ripe wood, 7 - 10cm long side-shoots, July/August in a shaded frame. Plant out in spring. High percentage. 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. Layering in summer. Very easy.
Cultivation of the herb: Not known in the wild.
Medicinal use of Philadelphus x virginalis: None known
Known hazards of Philadelphus x virginalis: None known

Herb latin name: Philadelphus x virginalis,Philadelphus x virginalis Extract

Latin name: Philadelphus x virginalis

Family: Hydrangeaceae

Habitat of the herb: Philadelphus x virginalis: Not known in the wild. Other uses of the herb: The leaves are rich in saponins, when crushed and mixed with wate

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Habitat of the herb: Philadelphus x virginalis: Not known in the wild.
Other uses of the herb: The leaves are rich in saponins, 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. 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. Plants can be grown as an informal hedge or screen. The cultivar "Burfordiensis" has been especially mentioned.
Propagation of Philadelphus x virginalis: Seed - best if given 1 months cold stratification. 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. This is a hybrid species and will not breed true from seed. Cuttings of half-ripe wood, 7 - 10cm long side-shoots, July/August in a shaded frame. Plant out in spring. High percentage. 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. Layering in summer. Very easy.
Cultivation of the herb: Not known in the wild.
Medicinal use of Philadelphus x virginalis: None known
Known hazards of Philadelphus x virginalis: None known