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Mexican orange (Choisya ternata (Mexican orange blossom))

flower are just starting to open up...



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Lots of buds :o)

20 Apr, 2012

 

Thanks yes it's a mass of them, i chop it back 3 times a year and it loves it :-)

20 Apr, 2012

 

its going to be lovely when it flowers

20 Apr, 2012

 

Yes, these are good at growing :o)))

20 Apr, 2012

 

Thanks Yorkshire, :-)
your right there Terra :-)

20 Apr, 2012

 

this Choisya variety SL ? They're wonderful plants

20 Apr, 2012

 

they are Paul your right, this one is 'sundance'

20 Apr, 2012

 

I have mexican dance or something like that

20 Apr, 2012

 

they may be the same then, great plants :-)

20 Apr, 2012

 

Mexican blossom sundance - checked label :)))))))))

21 Apr, 2012

 

excellent :-)

21 Apr, 2012

 

Mine is full of buds as well..great shrub..even though it says to be in a sheltered position,mine isn't and catches all the wind,and frost..just have to trim the frosted bits off,and away it goes again :o)..I've not heard it called Mexican blossom before..just Choisya Ternata Sundance..

21 Apr, 2012

 

yes mine too Bloomer, full elements really reliable isn't it...
the common name is mexican orange, but mostly called by it real name Choisya :-)

21 Apr, 2012

 

Posh,aren't I ? Lol

21 Apr, 2012

 

Lol :-)

21 Apr, 2012

 

What is it? Tree or bush? Does it have edible fruits?

28 Apr, 2012

 

it's a large shrub with fragrant flowers and the leaves if crushed are very fragrant too, no fruits but a lovely shrub...

28 Apr, 2012

 

your right Hb, they are like a bit of sunshine in that area :-)

29 Apr, 2012

 

Are they frost tolerant, SL?

29 Apr, 2012

 

they can take some frost Kat yes, but a real hard -8 or -10 will do some damage

29 Apr, 2012

 

I see. That is why I never saw it in our GC.

29 Apr, 2012

 

it could be yes, you get it really cold there don't you?

29 Apr, 2012

 

Yes, temperatures usually go below 15 Celsius in the winter.

29 Apr, 2012

 

wow yes that is cold...

29 Apr, 2012



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