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lush orange blossom

Are you dreaming of a garden filled with lush orange blossom? Whether you’re after the fragrant charm of spring blooms or vibrant splashes of orange across your landscape, New Zealand’s climate makes it possible to create an inviting, energising outdoor space. From ornamental shrubs to fruiting citrus and radiant perennials, selecting plants that offer lush orange blossoms is easier than ever. Let’s explore the best options and gardening tips to achieve the lush orange blossom display you’re searching for.

Choisya ternata with lush foliage and white flowers.

Choisya ternata (Mexican Mock Orange)

Choisya ternata, commonly known as Mexican Orange Blossom, is a lush, evergreen shrub prized for its glossy green foliage and clusters of fragrant white flowers that appear in spring and often again in autumn. Thriving in full sun to part shade and well-drained soil, it’s perfect for NZ gardens as a hedge, border, or feature plant. This hardy shrub is drought-tolerant once established, low-maintenance, and adds year-round structure, colour, and fragrance to outdoor spaces.

Buy Choisya ternata (Mexican Mock Orange)

From $24.23

Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate

Plant type: Shrubs

Height: 1.50 m

Spread: 1.50 m

Flowering time: Spring, Summer

Tolerances: Hardy

Garden uses: Containers, Hedging, Living areas, Parks, Pool areas, Specimen

Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Rock, White

Tecomaria capensis

Tecomaria capensis, commonly known as Cape Honeysuckle, this is a quick growing shrub renowned for its pretty flowers and foliage. Showy, orange flowers are borne above the lush, dark green foliage and are great for attracting birds and bees. In warmer climates the flowering is almost year-round but tends to be contained to spring and summer in cooler regions. It may also become deciduous in cooler regions. This sprawling shrub typically grows to 3 m tall and 2.5 m wide though can be pruned as necessary. Tecomaria capensis is commonly included in a mixed planting, planted around outdoor living areas, or planted to attract birds and butterflies.

Buy Tecomaria capensis

From $29.63

Suited to regions: All regions

Plant type: Shrubs

Height: 3.00 m

Spread: 2.50 m

Flowering time: Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter

Garden uses: Containers, Hedging, Living areas, Pool areas

Garden styles: Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern

Choosing Plants for Lush Orange Blossom

The key to a successful lush orange blossom garden lies in selecting the right plants for your environment. Some species are prized for their aromatic spring flowers, others shine for their bold, eye-catching colours on long-lasting petals.

One of the most popular choices is Choisya ternata (Mexican Mock Orange), an evergreen shrub known for its glossy foliage and profusion of fragrant white-orange blossoms in spring and early summer. This hardy plant performs beautifully in both borders and containers, adding a classic touch to any garden.

If you’re looking for energetic colour, Geum Rustico Orange offers endless orange blossoms through the warmer months. Its flowerheads bring a lush, modern look to garden beds and are perfect for pollinator-friendly gardens.

For those who prefer something a little tropical, Abutilon Lucky Lantern Orange produces rich, lantern-like orange blooms nearly year-round, thriving in sheltered New Zealand patios and courtyards.

Fragrant and Fruitful Orange Blossoms

Nothing says “lush orange blossom” quite like an orange tree covered in sweet-scented flowers. The Orange 'Best Seedless' variety offers not only delicious fruit, but also masses of classic orange blossoms each spring. These flowers fill the air with their signature fragrance, evoking Mediterranean gardens and attracting bees.

Shrubs and Climbers for Year-Round Colour

If you want a garden that provides ongoing lush orange blossom displays, consider adding flowering climbers or hedging plants. Tecomaria capensis, commonly known as Cape Honeysuckle, is perfect for this purpose. Its trumpet-shaped orange flowers bloom through autumn and winter, ensuring your landscape never lacks colour.

Gardening Tips for a Lush Orange Blossom Garden

To create a thriving lush orange blossom garden:

Choose a mix of shrubs, perennials, and citrus for overlapping bloom periods.
Site plants in sunny, sheltered spots to maximise flowering.
Feed and mulch regularly to encourage dense growth and vibrant blossoms.
Use well-drained soil to prevent root rot, especially for citrus and perennials.
Prune after flowering to maintain shape and promote new growth.

Plan Your Garden with Lush Orange Blossoms

With the right plant selection—from Choisya ternata (Mexican Mock Orange) and Geum Rustico Orange to Abutilon Lucky Lantern Orange, Tecomaria capensis, and Orange 'Best Seedless'—your garden can overflow with lush orange blossom. These versatile plants suit borders, patio pots, hedges, and edible gardens, ensuring fragrance, fruit, and colour all season. Start planning today and enjoy the energy and beauty of lush orange blossom in your New Zealand garden.

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Whether you need assistance finding the plant you’re looking for or you simply want to know more about who we are and what we do, we invite you to get in touch with us today. A member of The Plant Company team will get back in touch as soon as possible.