Choisya ternata 'Scented Gem' - 5 Ltr pot

Description
The Mexican orange blossom 'Scented Gem'® (Choisya ternata) is a very popular evergreen container plant. Its white-pink flowers are star-shaped and appear from March to October. They exude a pleasant fragrance. The dark 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 'Scented Gem'® reaches a height of approx. 1.2 m and grows up to 1.2 m wide.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Choisya ternata 'Lissbrid'.

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

leaves
The evergreen leaves of the Mexican orange blossom 'Scented Gem'® are dark green, fingered and glossy.

Frost hardiness
Winter protection is advisable in unprotected areas of the garden.

Growth
Mexican orange blossom 'Scented Gem'® is a dense and rounded small shrub that can reach a height of 1 - 1.2 m and a width of 1 - 1.2 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 'Scented Gem'® forms star-shaped, white-pink flowers from March. These exude a pleasant fragrance.

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