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. Plant into well-prepared ground, firm the soil around the roots and water deeply to settle it in.
Watering & feeding
Aztec Pearl Mexican Orange Blossom is regular, moderate watering. A feed in spring with a balanced fertiliser keeps growth strong. In its first year, water deeply once or twice a week to settle the roots in, then taper off as it establishes.
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
For a cohesive, low-care bed, pair Aztec Pearl Mexican Orange Blossom with other plants that enjoy the same regular, moderate watering and warm-temperate climate. Repeat it through a border to tie the planting together and give a sense of rhythm.
Good to know
It is regarded as non-toxic and pet-safe.
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