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Choisya ternata

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Mexican Orange Blossom

Choisya ternata, commonly known as Mexican Orange Blossom, features lush and glossy, dark green leaves. The foliage is adorned with star-shaped, pure white flowers from spring through summer which are also gently scented. It grows with a rounded shape to about 1.5 m tall and the same wide and can be trimmed as necessary. Choisya ternata is a popular and low maintenance plant in NZ gardens and is commonly included in mixed plantings and borders, planted around outdoor living areas, grown as an informal hedge, or used to brighten up a bland area.

Choisya ternata with lush foliage and white flowers.
Large Choisya ternata plant in a garden.
Choisya ternata foliage showing green leaves and white flowers.
Lush foliage on Choisya ternata growing in a garden.
The average plant height is 40 cm
$22.62
The average plant height is 65 cm
$320.96

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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, White
Easy to grow?Yes
Maintenance requirementsLow
Growth rateMedium
Also known asMexican Orange Blossom
Sku11089

Plant Size And Growth – Choisya ternata Grows 1.5m Tall x 1.2m Wide

This medium-sized shrub typically reaches 1.5 metres tall and 1.2 metres wide. It has a naturally rounded shape with dense, glossy foliage that remains attractive year-round. It can be lightly trimmed to maintain size or shape as needed.

How To Grow Choisya ternata In NZ Conditions

Plant in full sun to part shade in well-drained soil. Choisya ternata is drought-tolerant once established, handles light frosts, and grows well in coastal, urban, or rural settings. Mulch annually in spring and water during prolonged dry periods to encourage healthy growth and flowering.

Why Choisya ternata Is A Garden Favourite In NZ

Loved for its year-round foliage and scented flowers, Choisya ternata is a great choice for hedging, backdrop planting, or mixed borders. It requires little maintenance, attracts pollinators, and provides reliable structure in both formal and informal garden designs.

Why Buy Choisya ternata From The Plant Company?

We grow NZ-acclimatised shrubs selected for their performance and health. Every Choisya ternata plant is shipped with care and ready to thrive in your garden.

What are some Choisya ternata companion plants?

The most common Choisya ternata companion plants are ones that complement the evergreen foliage and fragrant, white flowers. Liriope, Lomandra grasses, Ceanothus, Lavender, Salvia, and Hemerocallis are often paired with Choisya ternata.

Where is Choisya ternata for sale in NZ?

The Plant Company has the best Choisya ternata for sale in NZ. Our production nursery specialises in growing amazing plants and our logistics team pack them carefully for our customers. The pricing is competitive and the quality is exceptional. Let us look after your Choisya ternata plant needs and impress you!

What is the best Choisya ternata hedge spacing?

The optimum Choisya ternata hedge spacing is 50 cm apart. At this spacing the plants will fill in nicely at the base and result in a dense hedge quickly. Increasing the spacing between plants will result in a wider hedge that takes longer to fill in properly.

Where can I buy large Choisya ternata plants?

The Plant Company has large Choisya ternata plants available to buy and these are magnificent specimens. If we don’t have any listed for sale here, please use our contact us page and the team will find the perfect plant for your needs.

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Reviews

5 from 4 customers
Roger Long - Canterbury

Beautiful plants, great communication, far better pricing than anyone else online, and fast delivery - what else could we need? My wife and I love dealing with you guys and appreciate all your efforts. Businesses that are passionate and care about their customers are hard to come by these days.

Melanie White - Auckland

Well packed, strong & heathy plant, and we got it 2 days after we ordered.

Francis Mason - Waikato

Great plants, thank you!

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