{"product_id":"mexican-orange-blossom-choisya-ternata","title":"Mexican Orange Blossom - Choisya ternata","description":"\u003cp\u003eMexican Orange Blossom (\u003cem\u003eChoisya ternata\u003c\/em\u003e) is an evergreen shrub about 2m tall and wide, with glossy, slightly aromatic leaves and white, sweetly scented flowers through the warmer months. It makes a neat, clippable hedge or a fragrant feature shrub, and it is hardy to around -5C. That makes it a scented alternative to murraya for frosty gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScented white flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e The blossom is sweetly fragrant through the warmer months, and the glossy leaves release a light aroma when brushed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvergreen structure.\u003c\/strong\u003e Glossy foliage stays on the plant all year, so it works as a screen in winter too.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrost hardy.\u003c\/strong\u003e It copes with temperatures down to around -5C, especially in a sheltered spot, so cold districts can have a scented hedge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRight size for courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 2m tall and wide it has presence without needing the space of a large screen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy soil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Any well drained soil suits it, in full sun or part shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHedging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart in a single row and clip after flowering to keep a dense hedge of 1.5m to 2m. The glossy foliage looks neat and formal when trimmed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCourtyards and entries.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant it near a door, window or seat, where the scent can be enjoyed. In a sheltered courtyard the fragrance of the flowers lingers and is better appreciated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScented and feature plantings.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use it as a single shrub or in groups of three, with lavender and other fragrant plants beside it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Mexican Orange Blossom in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the most flowers, though it tolerates part shade where it may flower less. It is frost hardy to around -5C and at home in temperate, cool and Mediterranean gardens. In hot, humid regions it is less comfortable, and murraya is the better scented hedge there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Any well drained soil is fine. Avoid sites that stay waterlogged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water regularly until established, usually around 12 weeks. Apply a slow release fertiliser in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune as required after flowering to maintain the shape you want. Light, regular clipping suits a hedge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Mexican Orange Blossom as tube stock, in 140mm pots in packs of 10 and in 200mm pots in packs of 6. A tube is a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly and is the economical way to plant a hedge. The potted packs arrive with more leaf and give a faster screen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur tube stock is supplied by our grower, so it comes and goes. If the tube shows as sold out, the grower has none at the moment: press the notify button on this page and we will email you the day it returns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hedging-screening\"\u003eHedging and screening plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fragrant-plants\"\u003eFragrant plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/murraya\"\u003eMurraya for warm, frost free gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/frost-hardy-plants\"\u003eFrost hardy plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Mexican Orange Blossom a good hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, as long as the site is not hot and humid. It is evergreen, glossy and clippable, and it grows to about 2m. Plant 1m apart and clip after flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen does it flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrough the warmer months, with sweetly scented white flowers. It flowers more in full sun and less in part shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it replace murraya?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn frosty districts, yes. It is hardy to around -5C and is a good scented alternative. In warm, frost free gardens, murraya is the better choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790236483903,"sku":"CHO-TER-tube","price":16.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":67790236549439,"sku":"CHO-TER-140MM-P10","price":174.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":67790236582207,"sku":"CHO-TER-200MM-P6","price":183.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/mexican-orange-blossom-choisya-ternata.jpg?v=1792197149","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/mexican-orange-blossom-choisya-ternata","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}