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Choisya Aztec Pearl - Mexican Orange Blossom

Choisya x dewitteana Aztec Pearl
Mexican Orange Blossom

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Beautiful shrub already of a good size. I hope it will thrive in my garden. Thank you for these shrubs that always arrive well packaged and in great condition.

anne marie, 10/03/2024

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Choisya Aztec Pearl is an evergreen bush with a rounded shape. It boasts beautiful, delicate and attractive light green foliage, with gently scented white flowers tinged with pink.
Flower size
3 cm
Height at maturity
2 m
Spread at maturity
2 m
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -15°C
Soil moisture
Dry soil, Moist soil
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Recommended planting time February to May
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Description

Choisya 'Aztec Pearl' is an evergreen bush with a rounded shape and beautiful, delicate foliage.

 

Also known as the Mexican Orange, this small-sized bush reaches a height and spread of 2m (6.6 ft); it is as wide as it is tall!

Its branches bear palmate and compound aromatic leaves, composed of 5 digitate leaflets that are light green in spring and turn dark green later on.

Abundant in late spring, its white flowers are tinged with pink and are delicately scented. If conditions are favourable, the plant will bloom again in autumn. Easy to grow, Choisya 'Aztec Pearl' likes sun and rich, well-draining soil. It is hardy, but should be planted in a sheltered spot in regions with cold winters.




 

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Choisya Aztec Pearl - Mexican Orange Blossom (Flowering) Flowering
Choisya Aztec Pearl - Mexican Orange Blossom (Foliage) Foliage
Choisya Aztec Pearl - Mexican Orange Blossom (Plant habit) Plant habit

Plant habit

Height at maturity 2 m
Spread at maturity 2 m
Habit Irregular, bushy
Growth rate slow

Flowering

Flower colour white
Flowering time May to June
Flower size 3 cm
Fragrance Fragrant
Bee-friendly Attracts pollinators

Foliage

Foliage persistence Evergreen
Foliage colour medium green
Aromatic? Fragrant foliage when creased

Botanical data

Genus

Choisya

Species

x dewitteana

Cultivar

Aztec Pearl

Family

Rutaceae

Other common names

Mexican Orange Blossom

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Planting and care

In cold climates, Choisya 'Aztec Pearl' requires a sheltered position, in full sun or partial shade. It prefers light soils, but can tolerate even slightly chalky ground.

Planting period

Recommended planting time February to May

Intended location

Type of use Border, Container
Hardiness Hardy down to -15°C (USDA zone 7b) Show map
Ease of cultivation Beginner
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Neutral, Any
Soil type Chalky (poor, alkaline and well-drained), Silty-loamy (rich and light), Stony (poor and well-drained)
Soil moisture Dry soil, Moist soil

Care

Pruning No pruning necessary
Soil moisture Dry soil, Moist soil
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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