CHOISYA x 'Gold Star'

Commonly known as Mexican orange blossom

A new selection from Peter Catt. Very bright golden-yellow, divided leaves. Fragrant white flowers
Further Reading....
  • Evergreen
  • White
  • Medium shrub
    Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
  • 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
    Needs full sun to maintain the yellow colour

CHOISYA x 'Gold Star'

 

 

  • Additional Features
    Good to know
    Probably not floriferous. An improvement on 'Sundance'
    Pests & Diseases
    Snails
    Place of origin
    Garden origin. UK. Peter Catt, Liss Forest Nurseries
  • Garden Location/Conditions
    Border
    Suitable for a shrub border
    Cottage garden
    Town garden
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
  • Leaf Colour (if not green)
    Gold
  • Leaf form
    Palmate
    (see photos above)
  • Leaf margin
    Entire
    (see photos above)
  • Leaf shape
    Obovate
    (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.

  • Seasonal Interest
    Autumn
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    Summer
    Winter
  • Soil Conditions
    Fertile well drained soil
  • Wildlife
    Rabbit Resistant
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Choisya - Growing Guide

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