Choisya ternata - Mexican Orange Blossom
A classic evergreen shrub beloved for its glossy aromatic foliage and abundantly fragrant white flowers. This reliable plant provides year-round structure and seasonal fragrance, making it an essential garden shrub.
Seasonal Highlights
Spring brings masses of sweetly scented white flowers that perfume the garden with their orange blossom fragrance. Often produces a second flush of flowers in autumn. The glossy dark green foliage looks attractive throughout the year.
Key Features
- Highly fragrant white flowers in spring and autumn
- Glossy dark green aromatic evergreen foliage
- Dense rounded habit providing excellent structure
- Flowers scent the entire garden
- Easy to grow and reliable
Perfect For
Ideal for mixed borders, foundation plantings, informal hedging, and containers. Works beautifully near seating areas where the fragrance can be enjoyed. Excellent for cottage gardens and urban gardens.
Growing Tips
Plant in sun or partial shade in any well-drained soil. Tolerates a wide range of conditions including coastal exposure and urban pollution. Trim after flowering to maintain shape. Very low maintenance once established.
Looks Great With
Combines beautifully with lavender, roses, clematis, and other cottage garden plants. The white flowers complement blue ceanothus and the dark foliage provides a backdrop for colourful perennials.
A timeless garden shrub that delivers fragrance, structure, and easy care throughout the year.
Does the height include the pot?
No, we measure from the top of the pot to the tip of the plant except for some of the instant planted screens, in this case it will be stated in the description
How long does delivery take?
Most orders are delivered in just a few days, Smaller items are often sent with Parcelforce on a next day service, Larger items should allow up to 10 days due to the size of the items they often have to be sent on our own transport.
Where will you leave my plants?
We will leave your order at the front of your property, Parcelforce may
leave your items in a safe place if you let us know, Pallet couriers
will require a flat hard surface to deliver to, no gravel or soil, a
driveway or parking spot would be best. Most importantly Deliveries by
pallet courier will require access for a large truck (bin lorry sized)
to get near the delivery point. Deliveries sent on our own transport may come in a small van or larger truck.