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Choisya ternata Brica / 9Cm
Choisya ternata Brica
Confirmed format: 9cm
Plant Highlights
- Bright golden-yellow evergreen foliage
- Fragrant white star-shaped flowers
- Rounded and bushy habit
- Excellent for borders and containers
- Easy to grow and maintain
Overview
Choisya ternata Brica is a delightful evergreen shrub prized for its luminous, golden-yellow foliage that brings year-round colour and vibrancy to the garden. In spring into early summer, the bushy, rounded plant produces clusters of star-shaped white flowers with a moderate, sweet fragrance that enhances patio spaces and garden borders. Reaching a mature height and spread of 150 to 250 cm, this easy-care shrub provides fantastic evergreen structure and fits effortlessly into a variety of garden schemes.
Why We Love It
- Luminous golden-yellow foliage offers striking year-round colour contrast.
- Star-shaped white flowers bring a pleasant moderate fragrance in spring and early summer.
- Neat, rounded and bushy growth habit looks great in borders and containers.
- Easy care requirements make it suitable for gardeners of all experience levels.
- Provides valuable evergreen structure and winter interest.
Plant Details
| Botanical Name | Choisya ternata Brica |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Shrub |
| Foliage Persistence | Evergreen |
| Foliage Colour | Yellow |
| Flower Colour | White |
| Flower Form | Star-shaped |
| Fragrance Level | Moderate |
| Growth Habit | Rounded, bushy |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Mature Height | 150–250 cm |
| Mature Spread | 150–250 cm |
| Hardiness | RHS H4 (-5°C to -10°C) |
| Flowering Period | May–June (often reflowering in autumn) |
Growing Guide
| Position | Plant in full sun or partial shade, in a position sheltered from strong, cold winds. |
|---|---|
| Soil | Thrives in clay, loam, chalk and sandy soils with well-drained drainage. |
| Watering | Moderate water need. Water during prolonged dry spells rather than keeping the soil continually wet. |
| Winter Care | In Irish gardens, a sheltered position and freely drained soil give the best protection during winter. |
Perfect For
- Garden borders
- Patio containers
- Courtyard gardens
- Small gardens
- Year-round structural interest
Good to Know
- Features bright golden-yellow evergreen foliage and fragrant white flowers.
- Offers reliable winter interest by maintaining its evergreen habit.
- Supports pollinators when in flower.
Product Information
| Supplied Format | 9cm pot |
|---|---|
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
| Care Level | Easy |
Growing & care
- Plant type
- shrub
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