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CHOISYA x 'Scented Gem'
Commonly known as Mexican orange blossom
Fragrant white flowers from pink buds
£15.50 each
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Good to know
Reflowers in late summer -
Pests & Diseases
Snails -
Place of origin
Mexico. Garden origin. UK. Peter Catt, Liss Forest Nursery, Hants. -
EvergreenDark green leaves with 3-5 linear leaflets to 8cm (3in) long
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Bicolor
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Shades of pink
All shades of pink through to Carmine (red)Pale pink -
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
1.5m (5ft) -
Spread
1.5m (5ft)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightCompact, rounded shrub
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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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Autumn Seasonal Interest
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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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Partial shade
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Bee friendly
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Mature Size1.5m (5ft)
1.5m (5ft)
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