Mexican Orange Blossom
Choisya ternata 'Sundance'
Common Name: Mexican Orange Blossom
Genus: Choisya
Species: ternata
Cultivar: 'Sundance'
This plant's genus is named after M. Choisy who was a botanist from Geneva.
Category: Shrubs and Sub-shrubs
Height: 2.00 m (200 cm)
Spread: 2.00 m (200 cm)
Hardiness: Hardy
Growth Rate: Average
Flowering Period: May
Foliage Type: Evergreen
Foliage Colour: Gold, Yellow
Flower Colour: White
Sun/Shade: Full sun
Soil Type: Normal/Loam or Sandy/Light or Chalky/Alkaline
Soil Moisture: Dry, well drained or Moist, but well drained
Features: Has interesting foliage, Has fragrant flowers/foliage, Provides winter colour
This evergreen shrub has bright, golden-yellow foliage, the leaves are also fragrant when crushed, producing a rich, spicy smell. To maintain best leaf colour, it is recommended that this shrub is grown in full sun. In late spring, fragrant white flowers are produced. Any young foliage can be susceptible to frost damage, so when planting, choose a sheltered site if possible.
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