Choisya ternata
Mexican orange flower
The Choisya ternata is a rounded, medium-sized bushy evergreen shrub, with dark, glossy green leaves divided into three broad leaflets. Members of the genus are commonly known as Mexican orange or mock orange due to the similarity of their flowers with those of the closely related orange, both in shape and scent. Flowers are pure white, scented, often appearing fitfully into winter.
↕ 150 cm
❄ -20 °C
☀ sun, half shade
Flowering period
jan
feb
Mar
apr
may
jun
jul
aug
sep
oct
nov
dec
Planting period
jan
feb
Mar
apr
may
jun
jul
aug
sep
oct
nov
dec
Ideal (Sep–Jan)
Possible (until May)
Not recommended
Characteristics
Botanical
| Genus | Choisya |
| Species | ternata |
Bloei
| Flowering period | june, july |
| Colour (flower) | white |
| Flowers | fragrant, plant with flowers |
Blad
| Colour (foliage) | green |
| Evergreen | yes |
Groeiwijze
| Height | 150 cm |
Standplaats
| Soil type | acid |
| Winter hardiness | -20 °C |
| Location | sun, half shade |
| Soil moisture | dry, normal |
Gebruik
| Type (use) | shrub, in group, terrace plant |
Verzorging
| Pruning | no |