Mexican Orange Blossom | Choisya ternata
The most sumptous fragrance
Grown by Cameron
Roots' Cotswolds Valley Nursery
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Mexican Orange Blossom
Choisya ternata
- A medium sized evergreen shrub with a compact, bushy habit
- Dark green, glossy, aromatic foliage with fragrant star shaped flowers in spring and autumn, often lasting until winter
- Perfect for planting in sun or partial shade in a wallside border where its scent can be fully appreciated
- Grows to 2.5m x 2.5m
- A hardy perennial plant with disease resistance, drought tolerance and low maintenance needs
- Winner of the RHS Award of Garden Merit
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, Mexican Orange Blossom can be grown in a pot, provided you use a suitably sized container with good drainage.
How big does it get?
The Choisya ternata usually grows to a mature height and spread of 1.5 to 2.5 metres.
How much sunlight does this need?
The Mexican Orange Blossom prefers full sun to partial shade, requiring about 4 to 6 hours of direct sunlight per day.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Mexican Orange Blossom prefers well-drained, fertile soil.
How much watering does this plant need?
The Mexican Orange Blossom requires moderate watering, needing about 2.5 centimetres of water per week during the growing season.
Will this plant need pruning?
No, the Mexican Orange Blossom does not strictly require pruning, although you may remove dead or damaged branches if necessary. If you do prune, ensure temperatures are above 5 degrees Celsius to avoid frost damage.
How hardy is this plant?
Mexican Orange Blossom is rated RHS H4, making it hardy through most of the UK down to -10°C, though it may suffer foliage damage in very harsh northern winters.
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Meet Cameron
Putting shrubs in the starlight (and boy do they shine…)
Cameron is mad about plants, which is lucky, really, because he’s absolutely surrounded by them here at the nursery. Having studied at the Student Plant Unit at Pershore College, Cameron went on to compete at the Grand Finals for the 2022 Horticulturist of the Year Awards. With a team of dedicated growers on hand to help, Cameron utilises our industry-leading nursery (and the lovely, fertile conditions of the Cotswolds) to grow shrubs that aren’t just good-looking, they’re good-growing too.
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