CHOISYA x dewitteana 'Aztec Pearl'
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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
£15.50 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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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
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Place of origin
Garden origin. UK.1982. Bred by Peter Moore for Hillier Nurseries. -
EvergreenDark-green leaves with 3-5 linear leaflets, to 8cm (3in) long.
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White
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BorderSuitable for a shrub border
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Cottage garden
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Town garden
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Fully hardy
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Palmate
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Entire
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Linear
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Height
2m (6½ft) -
Spread
2m (6½ft)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightCompact habit. Produces flowers 2-3cm (¾-1¼in) across in axillary cymes of 3-6
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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.
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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) -
Scented flowers
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Scented foliage
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Fertile well drained soil
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Full sun
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Bee friendly
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Mature Size2m (6½ft)
2m (6½ft)
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Choisya - Growing Guide
