Choisya ‘White Dazzler’

Choisya 'White Dazzler' Care

Choisya 'White Dazzler' care is simply about providing it with the conditions it needs to grow well. It thrives in partial shade and full sun conditions. A well-drained soil is crucial, and it should not become waterlogged. Water the plant regularly, especially during the first year after planting, to establish a strong root system. Once established, it's relatively drought-tolerant. Please pay close attention to watering potted plants, as they tend to dry out faster. Prune the plants after flowering to maintain their shape and encourage further flowering and fresh growth. Feed the plants in spring with The Plant Company’s shrub fertiliser spread across the soil surface. Provide a sheltered location and ensure young plants are protected from frost until they are acclimated. Watch out for pests like snails, red spider mites, and scale insects.

How to grow a Choisya 'White Dazzler' Hedge

The optimum Choisya 'White Dazzler' plant spacing for a hedge 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 broader hedge that takes longer to fill in. The best Choisya 'White Dazzler' hedges are lightly trimmed in early spring and again in autumn.

How is Choisya 'White Dazzler' used in NZ?

Choisya ternata 'White Dazzler' is commonly included in mixed plantings and borders, maintained in containers, planted around outdoor living areas, used to soften a dull space, featured in cottage or “white” gardens, or planted around entrances. It looks great in almost any garden, which is why it is so popular.

What height does Choisya 'White Dazzler' grow to?

Choisya 'White Dazzler' typically grows with a rounded shape, reaching a height of approximately 1.2 m and the same width. It can be trimmed as necessary, which encourages fresh, new growth and more prolific flowering.

Choisya 'White Dazzler' pruning

Pruing Choisya 'White Dazzler' involves trimming the plants after they have flowered to maintain their shape. This also encourages further flowering and fresh growth. They can be pruned to half their size during summer if aggressive pruning is required.

Does Choisya 'White Dazzler' like shade?

Choisya 'White Dazzler' will grow in partial shade, such as under a tree with dappled light. Heavy shade should be avoided as this can cause plants to become leggy.