Choisya ‘Mexican Orange Blossom’
$14.99 – $189.99
Choisya ternata
Mexican Orange Blossom is so named as it’s flowers are of a similar nature and scent to an orange tree! The foliage is a mid to light green and is covered with masses of scented white flowers through Spring and Summer.
This attractive shrub will grow to approx. 1.5 – 2m, but is happy to be clipped to suit. As a result it can be also used as a hedge or screen. It is best grown in full sun or part shade and is reasonably frost tolerant.
| height x width | 1.5m x 1.5m, can be trimmed |
|---|---|
| planting distance | For hedge or screen: 80cm |
| features | Compact rounded bush, leaves consist of 3 glossy deep green leaflets, tight clusters of fragrant white flowers appear in spring and late summer |
| conditions | Full sun to part shade in rich, well-drained soil, prefers a slightly acidic soil |
| landscape use | Specimen, screen, general landscaping, a great substitute for Orange Jessamine in a frosty area |
