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Mexican Orange Blossom Profile
 

Mexican Orange Blossom Care and Propagation

The Mexican Orange Blossom (Choisya ternata) is a fully hardy evergreen shrub. This is a superb choice of shrub for any size of garden and requires almost no attention other than a yearly prune to shape.

Choisya trernata Sundance (our recommendation) has evergreen light green (almost yellow) leaves with the added bonus of small white flowers that cover it from late Spring to early summer. Treat it well and it will flower again in autumn. See the main article under the heading 'pruning'.

Choisya naturally forms a compact attractive dome shape and is suitable in a mixed border or as a specimen plant in the small to medium-sized garden.

Mexican Orange Blossom Facts
Botanical Name Choisya ternata
Common Name Mexican Orange Blossom
Type Evergreen spring flowering shrub
Size
(after 5 years)
2.5m x 2.5m (8ft x 8ft)
Position Full sun but tolerates partial shade very well.
Soil Does well in all fertile soils
Hardy Yes (to zone 7 in USA)
Flower White
Foliage Light green
Scent No
Season of
Interest
August to June in the area.
Propagate Semi-ripe cuttings in July, click here for semi-ripe cutting article.
By seed sown under cover in Spring



Which Variety of Mexican Orange Blossom?
We rate all Mexican Orange Blossoms highly, however Choisya ternata Sundance comes out tops because of its lovely leaf colouring and flowers. Click the picture to enlarge it.

Choisya ternata Sundance (Mexican Orange Blossom)
A shrub for all gardens and easy to maintain as well. Evergreen, bright leaves and flowers, what more could you ask for!

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(how to care, plant and prune a Mexican Orange Blossom)

 

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