Philadelphus (Mock Orange)

[ladywoman]

Hi gardeners all

I had a 12-14 foot Philadelphus which was only flowering on the top 2 feet. I have cut it down to about 7 foot over the last two seasons but it is still only flowering on the very top. How can I get it to flower at eyelevel or lower? It looks really healthy so any ideas please, cheers.

[ubasses]

I am no gardener, but last year when having a new shed, I just cut the whole plant back very hard to make space and it has flourished. So I would go ahead and cut it down to the level you want flowers.

[Robinia]

Only prune it immediately after flowering and remove some older thick stems right down to the ground each year.