Choisya 'Aztec Gold' - 3 Ltr pot

Description
The Mexican orange blossom 'Aztec Gold' (Choisya ternata) is a very popular, evergreen container plant that can produce green-brown fruit if well cared for. Its white flowers are star-shaped and appear from May to June. They exude a strong fragrance. The golden-yellow leaves are fingered and glossy. The location should be as sunny to semi-shady and sheltered as possible. A well-drained, humus-rich, nutrient-rich, sandy and loamy soil is ideal. Under favourable conditions, the Mexican orange blossom 'Aztec Gold' reaches a height of approx. 1.2 m and grows up to 1.2 m wide.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Choisya ternata 'Hilgold', Choisya arizonica 'Aztec Pearl'.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * strongly scented flowers * suitable for containers * tolerates pruning

leaves
The evergreen leaves of the Mexican orange blossom 'Aztec Gold' are golden yellow, fingered, glossy.

Frost hardiness
The Mexican orange blossom 'Aztec Gold' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Mexican orange blossom 'Aztec Gold' is a bushy and densely growing small shrub that can reach a height of 1 - 1.2 m and a width of 1 - 1.2 m. Slow-growing.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Pruning
This plant is tolerant of pruning.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady, wind-protected position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: possible all year round (indoors).

Care
Over time, the soil loses some of its important properties. The plants should therefore be transplanted into a larger pot with fresh container plant soil every two years in spring.

Flower
Choisya ternata 'Aztec Gold' forms star-shaped, white flowers from May. These exude a strong fragrance. With the right care, re-flowering from August to September.

Use
Tubs, winter garden, bee pasture, balcony/patio

Root
Choisya ternata 'Aztec Gold' is a shallow-rooting plant.