A fine-textured choisya with slender aromatic leaflets and clusters of pink-budded, fragrant white flowers in spring and autumn. An RHS Award of Garden Merit shrub for sun or light shade.
At a glance
- Plant type: Shrub
- Mature size: 2 m H × 2 m W
- Aspect: full sun and part shade or morning sun
- Water: regular, moderate watering
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Aztec Pearl Mexican Orange Blossom
Botanically, Choisya x dewitteana 'Aztec Pearl' is a moderate-growing shrub in the Rutaceae family. It reaches around 2 m tall and 2 m wide at maturity, with evergreen foliage. White and pink flowers appear in spring and autumn.
Where to grow Aztec Pearl Mexican Orange Blossom
Aztec Pearl Mexican Orange Blossom suits warm-temperate, cool-temperate and Mediterranean climates and grows best in full sun and part shade or morning sun. It is frost hardy and shrugs off cold winters. It also is an award-winning selection.
Soil & planting
Aztec Pearl Mexican Orange Blossom does best in free-draining soil. Dig in plenty of compost before planting, water in well, and mulch to keep roots cool.
Watering & feeding
Aztec Pearl Mexican Orange Blossom does best with regular, moderate watering. Refresh mulch and provide a modest balanced feed at the start of spring. For the first year, favour occasional deep watering over frequent shallow drinks so roots move into the surrounding soil.
Pruning & care
Prune Aztec Pearl Mexican Orange Blossom after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. Overall it is low maintenance.
Using Aztec Pearl Mexican Orange Blossom in the garden
Aztec Pearl Mexican Orange Blossom earns its place for a feature or specimen planting, its fragrance and feeding bees and pollinators.
Companion planting & design
Combine Aztec Pearl Mexican Orange Blossom with plants that share its preference for regular, moderate watering and warm-temperate climate. Use an odd-numbered group where space allows, or repeat it at intervals through a longer bed.
Good to know
It is regarded as non-toxic and pet-safe.
Buying Aztec Pearl Mexican Orange Blossom
Plant Sale lists Aztec Pearl Mexican Orange Blossom as potted plants and advanced specimens. Current stock is confirmed manually, so register interest above before planning around a specific size.
