A rounded evergreen with glossy aromatic three-part leaves and clusters of fragrant white star flowers in spring and again in autumn. Aromatic when crushed; a tidy, hardy informal hedge.
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 Mexican Orange Blossom
Botanically, Choisya ternata is a moderate-growing shrub in the Rutaceae family. It reaches around 2 m tall and 2 m wide at maturity, with evergreen and aromatic foliage. White flowers appear in spring and autumn.
Where to grow Mexican Orange Blossom
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.
Soil & planting
Mexican Orange Blossom does best in free-draining and loamy soil. Dig in plenty of compost before planting, water in well, and mulch to keep roots cool. For a screen, space plants about 1.2 m apart.
Watering & feeding
Mexican Orange Blossom does best with regular, moderate watering. Refresh mulch and provide a modest balanced feed at the start of spring. During the first growing season, water deeply whenever the upper soil begins to dry, then reduce the frequency as roots establish.
Pruning & care
Prune Mexican Orange Blossom after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. It clips well, so trim two or three times a year for a formal finish. Overall it is low maintenance.
Using Mexican Orange Blossom in the garden
Mexican Orange Blossom earns its place for a fast screen or informal hedge, its fragrance, feeding bees and pollinators and a feature or specimen planting.
Companion planting & design
Combine 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.
Buying Mexican Orange Blossom
Plant Sale lists Mexican Orange Blossom as tube stock, potted plants and advanced specimens. Current stock is confirmed manually, so register interest above before planning around a specific size.
