A golden-leaved Mexican orange blossom with bright yellow aromatic foliage and fragrant white star flowers in spring and again in autumn. Brightest in good light and an RHS Award of Garden Merit plant.
At a glance
- Plant type: Shrub
- Mature size: 1.5 m H × 1.5 m W
- Aspect: full sun and part shade or morning sun
- Water: regular, moderate watering
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Golden Mexican Orange Blossom
Choisya ternata 'Sundance' is a moderate-growing shrub in the Rutaceae family. It reaches around 1.5 m tall and 1.5 m wide at maturity, with evergreen and golden foliage. White flowers appear in spring and autumn.
Where to grow Golden Mexican Orange Blossom
Golden 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
Golden 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
Golden Mexican Orange Blossom does best with regular, moderate watering. Apply a balanced fertiliser in spring to support healthy growth. For the first year, favour occasional deep watering over frequent shallow drinks so roots move into the surrounding soil.
Pruning & care
Prune Golden Mexican Orange Blossom after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. Its ongoing care level is low maintenance.
Using Golden Mexican Orange Blossom in the garden
Golden Mexican Orange Blossom earns its place for a feature or specimen planting, its fragrance, pots and courtyard containers and feeding bees and pollinators. It is equally at home in the ground or a large pot on a balcony or courtyard.
Companion planting & design
Build the planting around neighbours suited to the same regular, moderate watering and warm-temperate climate as Golden Mexican Orange Blossom. Repeating the foliage or flower colour nearby will make the composition feel deliberate.
Good to know
It is regarded as non-toxic and pet-safe.
Buying Golden Mexican Orange Blossom
Plant Sale lists Golden Mexican Orange Blossom as potted plants and advanced specimens. Use the interest form above to check current sizes, pricing and availability before ordering.
