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

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£15.00 each

Ready in 3 - 5 days

Normally 3 - 5 days

Evergreen - dark-green leaves with 3-5 linear leaflets, to 8cm (3in) long.
White
Height - 2m (6½ft)
Spread - 2m (6½ft)
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
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) -
Leaf form - Palmate - see photos above
Leaf margin - Entire - see photos above
Leaf shape - Linear - see photos above
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 -
Scented foliage
Seasonal Interest - Spring -
Soil Conditions - Fertile well drained soil -
Wildlife - Bee friendly -