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CHOISYA ternata
Commonly known as Mexican orange blossom
Pure white orange blossom; scented
Further Reading....
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EvergreenDark-green leaves comprising 3 stalkless, oval leaflets 4-8cm (1½-3in) long.
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White -
Height2.5m (8ft) -
Spread2.5m (8ft)
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Tall ShrubCompact habit. Flowers in late spring and again in late summer if flowering stems are shortened by 25-30cms(10-12in).
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Hardy - average winterHardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F) -
Full sun -
Partial shade
CHOISYA ternata
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Additional Features
Good to knowWildlife plant - nectar for bees.
Pests & DiseasesSnails.
Place of originMexico. -
Garden Location/ConditionsBorderSuitable for a shrub borderCottage gardenTown garden
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HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf form
Palmate(see photos above) -
Leaf margin
Entire
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Leaf shape
Obovate
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Pruning group
Pruning group 5Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs that require minimal pruning.
Action: Trim or lightly cut back shoots that spoil symmetry. Deadhead regularly.
When: Annually after flowering.
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Scented PlantsScented flowersScented foliage
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Seasonal InterestAutumnSpring
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Soil ConditionsFertile well drained soil
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Wildlife
Bee friendlyRabbit Resistant
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Choisya - Growing Guide
PHILADELPHUS 'Belle Etoile'
Mock orange, Syringa
Available from £17.00
CHOISYA ternata 'Sundance'
Mexican orange blossom
Available from £15.00
CHOISYA x dewitteana 'Aztec Pearl'
Mexican orange blossom
Available from £15.00
CHOISYA x dewitteana 'White Dazzler'
Mexican orange blossom
Available from £15.00
ACER palmatum 'Sango-kaku'
Japanese maple, Coral bark maple
Available from £35.00
CARYOPTERIS x clandonensis 'Heavenly Blue'
Blue spiraea, Blue beard
Available from £13.50
ILEX aquifolium 'Ferox-Argentea'
Silver hedgehog-holly
Available from £15.00
NANDINA domestica
Chopstick plant, Sacred bamboo, Nanten
Available from £17.00
VIBURNUM tinus
Laurustinus
Available from £12.50
YUCCA filamentosa 'Garland's Gold'
Adam's needle, Silk grass, Spoonleaf yucca
Buy Varieties of CHOISYA ternata
CHOISYA ternata 'Moonshine'
Mexican orange blossom
a sport of C.ternata with much larger leaves and flowers
Gift-wrapping available
£15.00 each
CHOISYA ternata 'Sundance'
Mexican orange blossom
bright gold foliage
Gift-wrapping available
£15.00 each
Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
3 options from £3.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
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