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Choisya Aztec Pearl - Mexican Orange Blossom

Choisya × dewitteana Aztec Pearl
Mexican Orange Blossom

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It looked a little sad when it arrived, so I watered it and planted it as quickly as possible. It’s slowly reviving. A beautiful plant for a hedge, or as an individual bush once grown.

Kate, 15/05/2026

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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
Drought resistance
Good
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Best planting time March, October
Recommended planting time March to May, September to October
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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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Mexican orange, Choisya: planting, pruning and care
Family sheet
by Virginie Thailly, experte plantes et jardin 9 min.
Mexican orange, Choisya: planting, pruning and care
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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 normal

Flowering

Flower colour white
Flowering time April to June
Flower size 3 cm
Fragrance Fragrant, orange blossom
Bee-friendly Attracts pollinators

Foliage

Foliage persistence Evergreen
Foliage colour medium green
Aromatic? Fragrant foliage when creased
Foliage description The leaves release a citrus fragrance when crushed.

Botanical data

Genus

Choisya

Species

× dewitteana

Cultivar

Aztec Pearl

Family

Rutaceae

Other common names

Mexican Orange Blossom

Botanical synonyms

Choisya × dewitteana ‘Aztec Pearl’, Choisya ‘Aztec Pearl’

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference • 75942

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

Best planting time March, October
Recommended planting time March to May, September to October

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow, Woodland edge
Type of use Border, Small gardens, Container, Hedge
Hardiness Hardy down to -15°C (USDA zone 7b) Show map
Tolerance to sea spray: Yes
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Any
Soil type Silty-loamy (rich and light)
Soil moisture Dry soil, Moist soil, deep, well-drained

Care

Pruning instructions Pruning is not essential. If you wish to contain the shrub or correct its habit, prune just after spring flowering, shortening the flowered branches slightly. This pruning may encourage further flowering. After winter, wait for new growth to start before removing parts that have actually been damaged by frost.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time May to June
Soil moisture Dry soil, Moist soil
Drought resistance Good
Disease resistance Average
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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