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Mexican Orange Blossom
Choisya ternata Sundance
The Mexican Orange is a favourite amongst garden owners throughout Britain. It is a lovely evergreen shrub with tripartite glowing yellow foliage and citrus scented white blossoms in late winter and early spring. It has a dense, upright growth habit and can reach a height of up to 2.5 metres, with a similar potential spread, if left un-pruned. This beautiful cousin of the more popular green leaved species should be protected from winter frosts and sheltered from strong winds. A unique plant which provides a good source of aphids for garden birds.
Position:
Prefers partial shade
Soil:
A well drained, fertile soil
Rate of Growth:
Fast
Flowering Period:
April to May and again in August to September
Flower Colour:
White
Other Features:
Gorgeous, glowing yellow foliage and citrus scented white blossoms.
Hardiness:
Fully hardy: stands a temperature down to -15°C
Garden Care:
Established plants should be cut back immediately after the spring flowers have been lost. Removing 25-30cm of the stems at this time will encourage a second flush of colours in late-summer and autumn. At this time any stems which may have been damaged by frost over the winter months can also be removed.
Eventual Height: 2.5m
Eventual Spread:
2.5m
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Approx Pot Size |
Approx Height |
Price |
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2 litre pot |
30-40cm |
£5.99 |
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5 litre pot |
30-40cm |
£11.49 |
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