Pot Grown Choisya Ternata
(Mexican Orange Blossom)

We've dedicated time and care into growing your pot grown plant, so it arrives looking stunningly new and healthy.

The Choisya ternata is not shy when it comes to producing flowers, which means it can easily transform your garden into something very attractive and pleasing- it will easily welcome the bees and butterflies with its wonderful flowering, as well. The hedge can even produce a second round of flowers in late Summer, through to Autumn, but only if the stems are cut back by 20-30cm in May (after flowering). Elsewise, for the remainder of the year, you are still guaranteed lush glossy-green, dark, evergreen foliage.

To get the very best out of your Mexican Orange Blossom, we recommend you plant it in a sunny and sheltered position. This will give your hedge a chance to showcase its best colouring and style.

• Growth height: Average (20-40cm per year)
• Ideal height: 2.5m+ Tall
• Soil Type: Normal
• Exposure: Sheltered
• Aspect: Semi-shade, Sun
• Evergreen foliage? Yes

As it is pot grown, you can easily leave the plant in its pot for a few days/weeks before planting it. Just ensure you keep the plant well-watered, and it gets enough sun. Don't leave it for too long, however, as you don't want the roots becoming root bound.

In terms of pruning your Mexican Orange Blossom, very little is needed. You will generally need to get rid of dead shoots, as well as weak or old ones, around June time; this will help promote new, strong, growth. If you are wanting to see a second flush of flowers, you will need to shorten the stems by 10-12in after flowering.

1. Prepare the soil by mixing in some compost. Dig the hole- this will have to be about twice the width of the root system, but the same depth.
2. Remove the plant from its pot by placing one hand on the base of the plant, and the other at the bottom of the pot. Wriggle the pot away gently.
3. Untangle the roots a little as they may be clumped together.
4. Place the plant into the hole, ensuring the base of the stem is level with the surface of the soil. Follow this with backfilling the hole with your soil mix, and patting down lightly to secure.
5. When you're done, thoroughly water the plant. Ensure you regularly water throughout its first year, as the plant needs plenty to be able to settle down, recover, and establish.