Choisya ternata

Choisya ternata

P23 (5 Litre Pot)

Plant Highlights: Evergreen glossy foliage • Fragrant white spring flowers • Citrus-scented leaves • Ideal for hedging and borders • Reliable year-round structure

Overview

Choisya ternata, often known as Mexican Orange Blossom, is a dependable evergreen shrub valued for its glossy foliage, fragrant flowers and year-round presence in the garden. In spring, clusters of star-shaped white flowers cover the plant, filling the surrounding area with a sweet citrus-like fragrance. In favourable growing conditions, a lighter second flush of flowers may appear later in the season.

The rich green leaves are naturally divided into three leaflets and release a pleasant aromatic scent when gently brushed or crushed. With its dense, rounded habit, Choisya is equally at home as a specimen shrub, informal hedge or part of a mixed border. Supplied in a 5-litre pot, it is an excellent choice for creating reliable structure and long-lasting interest in gardens across Ireland.

Why We Love It

• Glossy evergreen foliage provides colour throughout the year.
• Fragrant white flowers brighten the garden in spring.
• Aromatic foliage adds another layer of seasonal interest.
• Naturally bushy habit suits hedging, screening and specimen planting.
• Easy to combine with both flowering shrubs and evergreen planting.

Plant Details

Growing Guide

Position

Grow in full sun or partial shade in a sheltered position. It performs well in most garden settings and appreciates protection from cold, drying winds in more exposed locations.

Watering

Water regularly during the establishment period and during prolonged dry spells. Container-grown plants should be monitored more frequently, especially in warm weather.

Soil

Plant in fertile, free-draining soil enriched with organic matter. Good drainage is particularly beneficial in heavier Irish soils to keep roots healthy through wet winters.

Pruning

Prune after the main flush of flowers if shaping is required. Light trimming helps maintain a neat, bushy habit while preserving the following season's flowering potential.

Perfect For

• Mixed shrub borders
• Informal flowering hedges
• Evergreen screening
• Courtyard and patio gardens
• Large containers

Good to Know

The fragrant flowers are often compared to orange blossom, giving rise to the common name "Mexican Orange Blossom", although the plant is grown primarily as an ornamental evergreen shrub.

Product Information

• Supplied in a P23 (5-litre) nursery pot.
• Images show representative mature plants and are intended as a guide.
• Plants are living products and naturally vary in size, shape and seasonal stage.