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CHOISYA x dewitteana 'Aztec Pearl'
Commonly known as Mexican orange blossom
A dome-shaped shrub with bright green leaflets and large flowers, pink in bud, opening white in May and again in late summer
Further Reading....
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Evergreen - dark-green leaves with 3-5 linear leaflets, to 8cm (3in) long.
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White -
Height - 2m (6½ft) -
Spread - 2m (6½ft)
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Medium shrub - Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height - compact habit. Produces flowers 2-3cm (¾-1¼in) across in axillary cymes of 3-6
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Hardy - average winter - Hardy 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 -
Additional Features - Good to know - - abundant nectar for bees. Can flower again in late summer if flowering stems are shortened by 25-30cms (10-12ins) -
Pests & Diseases - snails. -
Place of origin - garden origin. UK.1982. Bred by Peter Moore for Hillier Nurseries. -
Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -
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Leaf form - Palmate - see photos above -
Leaf margin - Entire - see photos above
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Leaf shape - Linear - see photos above
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Pruning group - Pruning group 5
Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs that require minimal pruning.
Action: Trim or lightly cut back shoots that spoil symmetry. Deadhead regularly.
When: Annually after flowering.
RHS group 8 -
Scented Plants - Scented flowers -
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Scented foliage
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Seasonal Interest - Spring -
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Soil Conditions - Fertile well drained soil -
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Wildlife - Bee friendly -
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Choisya - Growing Guide
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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)
2 options from £6.00
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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