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CHOISYA
Commonly known as Mexican orange blossom
Attractive aromatic leaves and flowers valued for their scent of orange.
Genus of about 7 species of evergreen shrubs from canyons and rocky slopes in southwestern USA and Mexico.
Attractive to hoverflies and moths.
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Evergreen
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightGrown for its attractive, aromatic leaves and fragrant, star-shaped flowers.
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Full sun
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Additional Features
Good to knowWildlife plant - bees. Named in honour of Jacques Denis Choisy (1799-1859), Swiss botanist. Member of the same family as citrus and skimmia with aromatic oil glands in the leaves. Does well against a wall.
Pests & DiseasesSnails.
Place of originSouthwestern USA, Mexico. -
Scented PlantsScented flowersScented foliage
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Soil ConditionsFertile well drained soil
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Wildlife
Bee friendly
Buy Varieties of CHOISYA
CHOISYA x dewitteana 'Apple Blossom'
the first stunning bicoloured choisya with pink and white flowers which are heavily scented in spring. Fine cut leaves
Gift-wrapping available
CHOISYA x dewitteana 'Aztec Gold'
fragrant white flowers with lime-green and gold foliage. Very free flowering
Gift-wrapping available
CHOISYA x dewitteana 'Aztec Pearl'
a dome-shaped shrub with bright green leaflets and large flowers, pink in bud, opening white in May and again in late summer
Gift-wrapping available
CHOISYA x dewitteana 'Goldfingers'
softer yellow foliage and narrower leaves
Gift-wrapping available
CHOISYA x dewitteana 'White Dazzler'
free flowering and compact cultivar
Gift-wrapping available
Gift-wrapping available
CHOISYA x 'Gold Star'
a new selection from Peter Catt. Very bright golden-yellow, divided leaves. Fragrant white flowers
CHOISYA x 'Scented Gem'
fragrant white flowers from pink buds
Gift-wrapping available
CHOISYA ternata
pure white orange blossom; scented
Gift-wrapping available
CHOISYA ternata 'Moonshine'
a sport of C.ternata with much larger leaves and flowers
Gift-wrapping available
CHOISYA ternata 'Sundance'
bright gold foliage
Gift-wrapping available
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