Choisya ter. 'Walberton Moonshine' - 25-30 CM C2

Description
The Mexican orange blossom 'Walchoi' (Choisya ternata) is a very popular evergreen container plant. Its white flowers are star-shaped and appear from May to June. They exude a pleasant fragrance. The light green leaves are fingered and glossy. The location should be as sunny to shady as possible. A well-drained, humus-rich, nutrient-rich and dry soil is ideal. Under favourable conditions, the Mexican orange blossom 'Walchoi' reaches a height of approx. 2 m and grows up to 1.8 m wide.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Choisya ternata 'Moonshine', Choisya ternata 'Walberton Moonshine', Choisya ternata 'Walcho'.

Bulletpoints
* the blossoms are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * fragrant flowers * suitable for containers * tolerates pruning * deer resistant

leaves
The evergreen leaves of the Mexican orange blossom 'Walchoi' are light green, fingered, glossy.

Frost hardiness
Frost-free overwintering at 8 to 12°C is required.

Growth
Mexican orange blossom 'Walchoi' is a bushy and dense growing shrub that can reach a height of 1.5 - 2 m and a width of 1.2 - 1.8 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 shady 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 'Walchoi' forms star-shaped, white flowers from May. These exude a pleasant fragrance.

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