Choisya ternata Scented Gem ('Lissbrid')
Mexican orange blossom
This compact evergreen shrub is known for its glossy, aromatic, dark green leaves, divided into narrow, hand-shaped leaflets. Twice a year, pink buds open into clusters of star-shaped, highly scented white flowers with a fragrance reminiscent of orange blossom, adding seasonal interest in spring and again in autumn.
Choisya ternata Scented Gem grows into a rounded, bushy shape, making it an excellent choice for borders or as a standalone specimen feature. Drought-tolerant once established, it thrives in well-drained soil and full sun, providing low-maintenance beauty and scent, and year-round structure to any garden.
Choisya ternata Scented Gem grows into a rounded, bushy shape, making it an excellent choice for borders or as a standalone specimen feature. Drought-tolerant once established, it thrives in well-drained soil and full sun, providing low-maintenance beauty and scent, and year-round structure to any garden.
How to care for Choisya ternata Scented Gem ('Lissbrid'):
Plant in a lightly shaded spot, conditioning the soil with well-rotted compost and some mycorrhizal fungi to aid root development.
Prune established plants in spring immediately after flowering, removing 25-30cm (10-12in) of the flowered stems. This encourages a second flush of flowers in late-summer and autumn. At the same time, remove any frost-damaged stems to the base.
Prune established plants in spring immediately after flowering, removing 25-30cm (10-12in) of the flowered stems. This encourages a second flush of flowers in late-summer and autumn. At the same time, remove any frost-damaged stems to the base.
Flowering period:
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Eventual height:
2.5m
Eventual spread:
2.5m
Position:
Full sun / light shade
Rate of growth:
Average
Soil:
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness:
Fully hardy
2 litre pot
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