Choisya ternata ‘Sundance’ – Golden Evergreen with Scented Spring Flowers
Choisya ternata ‘Sundance’ is a beautifully vibrant evergreen shrub that brings instant brightness to the garden with its golden-yellow new growth. As the foliage matures, it softens to a warm lime green, creating a continual play of colour throughout the year. Its naturally rounded, compact shape makes it a standout choice for adding long-lasting structure and light to borders, patios, and partially shaded areas.
In late spring, clusters of pure white, star-shaped flowers appear, filling the air with a sweet, citrus-like fragrance. A second flush often follows in late summer or early autumn, extending the season of scent and interest. Even when not in flower, the glowing foliage of ‘Sundance’ keeps the plant looking fresh, lively, and effortlessly stylish.
Hardy, reliable, and low-maintenance, this is an excellent shrub for brightening darker corners, creating evergreen structure, and adding a touch of year-round luxury to the garden. Whether planted alone or as part of a mixed border, Choisya ‘Sundance’ shines in every season.
Seasonal Highlights
Spring: Flushes of golden-yellow new foliage with fragrant white flowers.
Summer: Evergreen mound remains bright and glossy.
Autumn: Often produces a second flowering and fresh foliage.
Winter: Holds its form and colour, offering brightness in darker months.
Key Features
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Golden-yellow foliage – Adds year-round brightness and contrast.
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Fragrant white flowers – Citrus-scented blooms in spring and often autumn.
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Evergreen structure – Retains colour and form through all seasons.
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Low maintenance – Naturally neat and easy to grow.
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Shade tolerant – Excellent for brightening partially shaded areas.
Perfect For
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Mixed borders – A colourful evergreen anchor plant.
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Shady corners – Brightens areas with limited sun.
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Patio planters – Ideal for evergreen interest near seating areas.
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Mediterranean and woodland schemes – Versatile in many designs.
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Scented gardens – Provides fragrance twice a year.
Growing Tips
Sun/Position: Full sun to partial shade; colour is brightest with some sun.
Soil: Moist but well-drained soil; tolerates poor soils.
Hardiness: Fully hardy across the UK.
Care: Light trim after flowering to keep shape. Mulch annually for best growth.
Looks Great With
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Dark evergreens – Pittosporum, Taxus, or Hebe for contrast.
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Silver plants – Artemisia, Senecio ‘Sunshine’, Stachys.
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Flowering shrubs – Deutzia, Weigela, Philadelphus.
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Grasses – Anemanthele, Stipa, Festuca glauca for soft texture.
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.
