CHOISYA x dewitteana 'Apple Blossom'

Evergreen - 3-5 linear leaflets to 8cm (3in) long

Bicolor - white and pink

Height - 2m (6½ft)

Spread - 60cm (2ft)

Medium shrub - Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height - produces flowers 2-3cm (¾-1¼in) across in axillary cymes of 3-6 blooms

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

Partial shade

Additional Features - Good to know - - wildlife plant. Attracts bees

Pests & Diseases - snails

Place of origin - southwestern USA, Mexico. Garden origin. UK. Peter Moore, Longstock Nursery, Hampshire

Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -

Scented Plants - Scented flowers -

Scented foliage

Seasonal Interest - Spring -

Soil Conditions - Fertile well drained soil -

Wildlife - Bee friendly -