Mock Orange (English Dogwood)

Mock Orange (English Dogwood)

Philadelphus Coronarius

Mock Orange or English Dogwood is a favorite of many gardeners for its sweet-scented blossoms. That statement is a mockery! Have you ever encountered this plant with all its glorious blooms on a sunny day and couldn't resist to get up close for a sniff of their sweet aroma only to be mocked, fooled and laughed to scorn by the Fae. If so, then you know why it is called 'Mock' as the aroma is light to nonexistent, but I will let you in on a secret that all tricksters in the Fae realm know, "Catch the Mocker by Moonlight!"

That's right, try smelling the blooms at night when the blossoms release their heavenly sweet aroma, which is why this plant makes for a perfect fit in any Moon garden. 

So, what magick can mock orange be used for? 

Temporary illusions and to give impressions from a distance, but remember just like this beautiful bush, it's enchantment only works from a distance as any would be target that moved in for a closer look and whiff would plainly see and know it is fake and a mocker of orange and hawthorn blossoms and a sneaky wearer of dogwood leaves!