Choisya Greenfingers
£20.00
notes
The pointed green foliage of this compact variety, Choisya dewitteana Greenfingers, explains the name. This luscious evergreen shrub produces a mass of starry, pink-tinted white flowers in late spring and early summer, with a second flush in autumn. These pretty flowers resemble those of citrus and in common with them are wonderfully scented.
Dimensions
- Pot size: approx. 3L
- Height and Spread: 120cm (4ft) x 60cm (2ft) after 5-10 years
Features
notes
The pointed green foliage of this compact variety, Choisya dewitteana Greenfingers, explains the name. This luscious evergreen shrub produces a mass of starry, pink-tinted white flowers in late spring and early summer, with a second flush in autumn. These pretty flowers resemble those of citrus and in common with them are wonderfully scented.
Insights
Obvious from its common name - Mexican Orange - this vibrant shrub is indigenous to the southern areas of North America, spreading across and through the whole of Mexico. It was named after Jacques Denis Choisy, a notable 19th-century Swiss botanist. This compact variety is ideal for smaller or courtyard gardens.
Details
Flowers: The waxy, white flowers appear in April to May and then again in August to September (if you have deadheaded), attracting native pollinators, particularly bees.
Planting
- Well drained soil
- South, east, west facing
- Full sun
- Sheltered
Care
Position in a sunny, protected position, this evergreen is intolerant of frost and cold wind. Requires little pruning but if a gentle trim is needed to shape, do so in late spring after flowering (this encourages autumn blooms) and follow with a mulch.
Scent
Strongly scented flowers and aromatic foliage
Glossary