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CHOISYA ternata 'Sundance'
Commonly known as Mexican orange blossom
Bright gold foliage
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Evergreen
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White
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Height2.5m (8ft)
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Spread2.5m (8ft)
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Tall ShrubCompact habit
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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)
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Full sunNeeds full sun to maintain its yellow colour.
CHOISYA ternata 'Sundance'
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Additional FeaturesGood to knowLess floriferous than other ChoisyasPests & DiseasesSnails.Place of originGarden origin. UK. 1978. Discovered and bred by nurseryman Peter Catt.
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Garden Location/ConditionsBorderSuitable for a shrub borderCottage gardenTown garden
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HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf Colour (if not green)Gold
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Leaf formPalmate
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Leaf shapeObovate
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Pruning groupPruning 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.
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Scented PlantsScented flowersScented foliage
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Seasonal InterestAutumnSpringSummerWinter
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Soil ConditionsFertile well drained soil
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WildlifeBee friendlyRabbit Resistant
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Choisya - Growing Guide
2.5m (8ft)
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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)
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