CHOISYA WHITE DAZZLER 5L

Description
The Mexican orange blossom 'White Dazzler' (Choisya ternata) is a very popular evergreen container plant. Its white flowers are star-shaped and appear from March to October. They exude a strong fragrance. The medium 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 'White Dazzler' reaches a height of approx. 1.5 m and grows up to 1.5 m wide.

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

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

Leaves
The evergreen leaves of Mexican orange blossom 'White Dazzler' are medium green, fingered, glossy.

Frost hardiness
A frost-free winter at 8 to 12°C is required.

Growth
Mexican orange blossom 'White Dazzler' is a bushy and densely growing small shrub that can reach a height of 1.3 - 1.5 m and a width of 1 - 1.5 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 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 'White Dazzler' forms star-shaped, white flowers from March. These exude a strong fragrance.

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