Choisya Aztec Pearl
Mexican Orange Blossom
Common Name: Mexican Orange BlossomLatin Name: Choisya ternata 'Aztec pearl'Soil: any well-drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: April to May / pink-tinged white flowersHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 2.5m x 2.5mSpecial features: An evergreen shrub with slender, glossy, dark green leavesAn evergreen shrub with slender, glossy, dark green leaves, and clusters of fragrant, pink-tinged white flowers in late spring, 'Aztec Pearl' is a more compact alternative to the ubiquitous Choisya ternata. It's ideal for the back or middle of a mixed border and, in hot summers and full sun, it may flower twice without pruning. It can also be grown in partial shade as an attractive foliage plant. Although it's fully hardy, the leaves may be damaged by exposure to strong winds or frost.