Plants by mail order since 1984, over 4100 plants online today - Nursery and Free Gardens: Open to the Public 7 days a week - Pop up cafe, open weather dependent
- Shop Now
- Burncoose Specialities
- This Month
- Offers & Promotions
- RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2024
- 40 years at Burncoose
- Engage With Us
- Information, Help & Advice
- About Us & Our Services
- Terms & Conditions
- Log In / Register
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....
-
EvergreenDark-green leaves with 3-5 linear leaflets, to 8cm (3in) long.
-
White -
Height2m (6½ft) -
Spread2m (6½ft)
-
Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightCompact habit. Produces flowers 2-3cm (¾-1¼in) across in axillary cymes of 3-6
-
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
CHOISYA x dewitteana 'Aztec Pearl'
-
Additional Features
Good to knowAbundant nectar for bees. Can flower again in late summer if flowering stems are shortened by 25-30cms (10-12ins)
Pests & DiseasesSnails.
Place of originGarden origin. UK.1982. Bred by Peter Moore for Hillier Nurseries. -
Garden Location/ConditionsBorderSuitable for a shrub borderCottage gardenTown garden
-
HardinessFully hardy
-
Leaf form
Palmate(see photos above) -
Leaf margin
Entire
(see photos above) -
Leaf shape
Linear
(see photos above) -
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.
-
Scented PlantsScented flowersScented foliage
-
Seasonal InterestSpring
-
Soil ConditionsFertile well drained soil
-
Wildlife
Bee friendly
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Choisya - Growing Guide
|
2m (6½ft)
|
|
|
|
2m (6½ft) |
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
Share this page
