Choisya ternata - 2 Ltr pot

Description
The Mexican orange blossom (Choisya ternata) is a very popular, evergreen container plant with green-brown fruits that can be produced with good care. Its decorative flowers are star-shaped and appear from March to October. They exude a strong fragrance. The light green leaves are fingered and glossy. The location should be as sunny to shady as possible. A well-drained, humus-rich and nutrient-rich soil is ideal. Under favourable conditions, the Mexican orange blossom reaches a height of approx. 2.5 m and grows up to 2.5 m wide.

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

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

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

Growth
Mexican orange blossom is a bushy and dense growing shrub that can reach a height of 2 - 2.5 m and a width of 2 - 2.5 m.

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 forms star-shaped, white flowers from March. These exude a strong fragrance.

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