Choisya ternata 'Sundance' – A Vibrant Evergreen with Golden Foliage and Fragrant Blooms
Choisya ternata 'Sundance' is a stunning, evergreen shrub that stands out for its vibrant golden-yellow foliage and fragrant white flowers. This compact variety of Mexican orange blossom adds a burst of colour and year-round structure to gardens, borders, and containers. Its eye-catching foliage, coupled with its spring bloom of sweetly scented flowers, makes it a perfect choice for gardeners looking for a low-maintenance yet striking plant to brighten up their landscape.
Why Grow Choisya ternata 'Sundance'?
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Vibrant Golden Foliage – The bright yellow leaves provide a stunning contrast to other plants in the garden, adding warmth and vibrancy all year long.
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Fragrant White Flowers – In spring, 'Sundance' is covered in fragrant, pure white blooms, adding elegance and scent to your garden.
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Compact, Rounded Growth – Naturally mounding habit that requires minimal pruning, making it ideal for small spaces or container planting.
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Low Maintenance & Hardy – Tolerates a variety of conditions, thriving with little care and offering a long-lasting, striking presence.
Height of Plant Choisya ternata 'Sundance' grows to a height of about 90 cm in 10 years, making it a fantastic choice for smaller gardens, patio containers, or as a striking addition to mixed borders.
Where to Site Your Choisya ternata 'Sundance' This hardy, evergreen shrub thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral soil. It’s perfect for:
- Small gardens and borders
- Containers and patio displays
- Foundation plantings and hedging
- Mixed shrub beds and low-maintenance landscapes
How to Grow and Care for Your Choisya ternata 'Sundance'
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Soil – Prefers well-drained, fertile soil that is slightly acidic to neutral. It can tolerate a range of soil types but dislikes heavy, waterlogged conditions.
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Light – Best in full sun to partial shade. The brighter the sunlight, the more vibrant the foliage and abundant the blooms.
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Watering – Keep the soil evenly moist, especially during dry spells. Once established, it is fairly drought-tolerant.
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Maintenance:
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Pruning – Prune lightly after flowering to maintain a tidy, compact form and remove any dead or damaged growth.
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Mulching – Apply mulch to help retain moisture, suppress weeds, and keep the roots cool during the warmer months.
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Pest & Disease Resistance – Generally pest-resistant and disease-free, making it a hassle-free shrub for easy care.
Cold Hardy – Tolerates colder climates and retains its golden foliage even in winter, providing structure and color throughout the year.
Perfect Plant Combinations Choisya ternata 'Sundance' pairs beautifully with other vibrant foliage plants, dwarf conifers, and flowering perennials. Its bright yellow leaves provide a stunning contrast against darker evergreen shrubs or purple-leaved plants, and its white flowers complement other spring bloomers like daffodils or tulips. It also looks fantastic in mixed container plantings, where its bold colour can truly shine.
With its radiant golden foliage, fragrant white flowers, and compact growth, Choisya ternata 'Sundance' is a fantastic addition to any garden. Whether used as an accent plant, part of a mixed border, or in containers, this striking shrub offers year-round beauty and fragrance, making it an easy-care, eye-catching choice for any landscape.
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.