Description

Choisya ternata description:

Lots of  fragrant white flowers in the autumn, and then on and off through the winter and on into the spring.

The foliage has a fantastic smell of oranges.

Good for the back of a border or for screening sheds, walls or fences.

A pollinator friendly plant including bees.
Can tolerate a coastal aspect with a certain amount of salt laden air.

Common name: Mexican Orange Blossom.

The best position in the garden:

Prefers sun.

Is it useful as a ground cover plant?

Shrubs do cover the ground, but they are not a ‘ground cover plant’ because they add height and structure to a garden.

What type of soil:

Any reasonable soil, also tolerates chalky soil and acidic soil.

How much moisture:

Normal moisture or dryish stony.

Hardiness and, or, lifespan:

Hardy, but put it in a sheltered spot to prevent the leaves from getting ‘burnt’ by severe weather.

Care and maintenance:

When newly planted always keep it watered until the roots have grown down and it is able to find its own moisture.

Size of plant:

Height 150 to 250 cm.
Spread 150 to 250 cm.