Mexican orange blossom 140MM

Choisya Ternata

I am Mexican orange blossom. My family originated from Mexico.

Habit Shrub - Easy Care & Low Maintenance

Plant family Rutaceae

I am a medium sized aromatic shrub with glossy green leaves and masses of small white butterfly attracting flowers in spring. My dense habit and fast growth lends me to low hedging and screening. I am very low maintenance but enjoy a light prune to shape after flowering. Hardy I cope with most soils with good drainage. My flowers attract nectar feeding birds.

I am popular and will make you happy because...

My fast growth, glossy foliage and response to pruning make me a great hedging and screening plant

I attract nectar feeding birds, butterflies and beneficial insects to the garden

My fragrant foliage is complimented by masses of small heavily perfumed flowers in spring

Features

Ideal light: Full Sun to Part ShadeI will thrive in full sun to semi shade

Height: 1.5m Width: 2m(Size at point of sale approx. 40cm including pot)

Water needs: Low (once established)I need minimal water once established

I perform well in most soils but do best in those that are free draining

Frost tolerance: High

Plant features

White flowers Green foliage Flowers Aug-Dec

Plant me:

In garden beds and general landscaping
As a hedge or screening plant

Tips for success

I benefit from an annual application of fertiliser and a prune to shape after flowering

Suggested spacing: 1.3m apart.

Full Sun to Part Shade (4+ hours of direct sun)

Once established, check soil moisture and water during extended dry periods.

Enjoy the fragrant foliage or flowers.

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