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Sundance Mexican Orange Blossom, formally known as Choisya ‘Sundance’, is a striking evergreen shrub that instantly brightens New Zealand gardens with its golden-yellow foliage and sweetly fragranced white flowers. Beloved by gardeners for its outstanding colour, ease of care, and long-lasting interest, Sundance is a standout variety of the much-loved Mexican orange blossom group. If you’re searching for a decorative and low-maintenance shrub that will thrive through most conditions, Sundance Mexican Orange Blossom ticks all the boxes.

Choisya Sundance'

Choisya ‘Sundance’ is a striking evergreen shrub known for its bright golden-yellow foliage that adds year-round colour to NZ gardens. In spring, it produces clusters of fragrant white flowers, enhancing its ornamental appeal. Best grown in full sun to part shade with well-drained soil, ‘Sundance’ forms a dense, rounded shape ideal for borders, feature planting, or low hedging. It’s low-maintenance, drought-tolerant once established, and a vibrant choice for brightening mixed garden beds or formal designs.

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  • Suited to regions:
    Subtropical, Temperate
  • Plant type:
    Shrubs
  • Height:
    1.00 m
  • Spread:
    1.50 m
  • Flowering time:
    Spring, Autumn
  • Tolerances:
    Hardy
  • Garden uses:
    Borders, Containers, Living areas, Parks, Paths & Steps, Pool areas, Specimen
  • Garden styles:
    Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Rock
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Features of Choisya ‘Sundance’

One of the key features of Sundance Mexican Orange Blossom is its vibrant, lime-yellow to golden-green leaves that hold their colour year-round. In spring, masses of fragrant, star-shaped white flowers appear, charming bees and pollinators to your garden. Its aromatic, finely divided foliage releases a pleasant orange scent when brushed or cut, further adding to the sensory pleasure in your outdoor space.

Ideal Planting Locations and Uses

Sundance Mexican Orange Blossom is highly versatile. It performs best in full sun to part shade, where its golden foliage truly glows. Whether planting as an evergreen specimen, hedge, or colourful backdrop in mixed borders, Sundance is equally at home in containers or on banks, providing erosion control as well as visual interest. Thanks to its dense, bushy growth—typically reaching around 1.5-2 metres in both height and width—Sundance is perfect for privacy screening, windbreaks, or simply adding a cheerful pop of colour in your landscape.

Care and Maintenance

Caring for your Sundance Mexican Orange Blossom is a breeze. This hardy shrub copes well with New Zealand’s variable conditions, being drought-tolerant once established and resilient to light frosts. For best results, plant in well-drained soil and mulch annually to retain moisture and suppress weeds. Prune immediately after flowering to maintain your desired shape and promote new golden growth. Fertilise in spring with a general garden fertiliser to keep foliage looking its best, and occasionally clip back any stems that revert to plain green.

Companion Plants and Related Varieties

Sundance works particularly well alongside purple, white, or deep green foliage, and pairs beautifully with other hardy evergreens. Explore the wider range of Choisya varieties to complement the glowing hues of Sundance. Try Choisya ternata (Mexican Mock Orange) for classic glossy green leaves, Choisya 'Aztec Pearl' for elegant, fine-cut foliage, or Choisya White Dazzler for abundant blooms on a compact shrub. If you love golden tones, Choisya Aztec Gold (Golden Mexican Orange) and Choisya Gold Finger offer alternative options for a vibrant border.

For mixed plantings, look for companions like Camellia 'Moshio', Leptospermum Rosy Morn, Hibiscus 'Fifth Dimension', Westringia Lilac and Lace, or formal edging with Buxus 'Marginata'.

Add Sundance Mexican Orange Blossom to Your Garden

Bright, fragrant, and versatile, the Sundance Mexican Orange Blossom is an easy choice for New Zealand gardens. Its striking golden foliage and clouds of citrus-scented flowers are sure to bring lasting colour and joy, season after season. Whether you’re starting a new garden or updating existing borders, Sundance will shine as an evergreen highlight all year round.


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