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    CHOISYA
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    CHOISYA

    Commonly known as Mexican orange blossom

    Attractive aromatic leaves and star-shaped flowers valued for their scent of orange.

    Genus of about 7 species of evergreen shrubs from canyons and rocky slopes in southwestern USA and Mexico.

    Attractive to hoverflies and moths.

     

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    Plant Details
    • Good to know
      Wildlife plant - bees. Named in honour of Jacques Denis Choisy (1799-1859), Swiss botanist. Member of the same family as citrus and skimmia with aromatic oil glands in the leaves. Does well against a wall.
    • Place of origin
      Southwestern USA, Mexico.
    • Evergreen
    • Medium shrub
      Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
    • Tall Shrub
    • Bee friendly
    Planting Tips and Care Advice

    Varieties
    CHOISYA x dewitteana 'Apple Blossom'
    The first stunning bicoloured choisya with pink and white flowers which are heavily scented in spring. Fine cut leaves
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £18.50
    CHOISYA x dewitteana 'Aztec Gold'
    Mexican orange blossom
    Fragrant white flowers with lime-green and gold foliage. Very free flowering
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £15.50
    CHOISYA x dewitteana 'Aztec Pearl'
    A dome-shaped shrub with bright green leaflets and large flowers, pink in bud, opening white in May and again in late summer
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £15.50
    CHOISYA x dewitteana 'Goldfingers'
    Softer yellow foliage and narrower leaves
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £15.50
    CHOISYA x dewitteana 'White Dazzler'
    A free flowering and compact cultivar
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £15.50
    Large
    £45.00
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    Available Early Spring 2025
    Spring according to the Met office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore early spring is early March to mid-April. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    CHOISYA x 'Gold Star'
    A new selection from Peter Catt. Very bright golden-yellow, divided leaves. Fragrant white flowers
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £15.50
    CHOISYA x 'Scented Gem'
    Fragrant white flowers from pink buds
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £15.50
    CHOISYA ternata
    Pure white orange blossom; scented
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £14.50
    CHOISYA ternata 'Moonshine'
    A sport of C.ternata with much larger leaves and flowers
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £15.50
    CHOISYA ternata 'Sundance'
    Bright gold foliage
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £15.50

    Useful extras...

    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)
    Small - 60g sachet
    £3.00
    Medium - 150gm sachet - inc c&p
    £6.00
    Large - 360gram sachet - inc c&p
    £12.00
    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™.
    1 ltr - inc c&p
    £7.50
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