Choisya ‘White Dazzler’ – Compact Mexican Orange Blossom
€22.00
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Description
Quick Facts
- Common Name: Compact Mexican Orange Blossom
- Botanical Name: Choisya ‘White Dazzler’
- Plant Type: Evergreen shrub
- Mature Height: 1-1.5 metres
- Mature Spread: 1-1.5 metres
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flowering Period: April-May, often again in autumn
- Flower Colour: Pure white, intensely fragrant
- Foliage: Dense, narrow, bright green leaves
- Hardiness: Hardy in most of Ireland and UK (RHS H5)
- Soil Requirements: Well-drained, fertile soil
- Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
- Maintenance: Very low maintenance
Description
Meet the petite powerhouse of the Choisya family! ‘White Dazzler’ may be the smallest member of this beloved group, but what it lacks in stature, it more than makes up for in sheer flower power and garden charm. This compact beauty is absolutely perfect for those who adore the classic Mexican Orange Blossom experience but need it in a more manageable, space-saving package.
The magic begins with its incredibly dense, neat habit that forms a perfect rounded mound without any help from the secateurs. The narrow, bright green leaves create a fine-textured backdrop that seems purpose-built to showcase the absolute abundance of pristine white flowers that appear in late spring. And what flowers they are! ‘White Dazzler’ truly lives up to its name, producing such a profusion of sweetly scented blooms that the entire plant seems to disappear beneath a cloud of fragrant white stars.
The intoxicating orange-blossom perfume is perhaps even more concentrated in this compact variety, creating a delightful sensory experience that draws you back to the garden time and time again. Like its larger cousins, it often treats us to a generous second flush of flowers in autumn, extending the season of joy well into the cooler months.
This is the Choisya for modern gardens, small spaces, and anyone who wants maximum impact in minimum space. Perfect for containers, front-of-border planting, or creating low, informal hedging with year-round appeal.
Caragh Garden Notebook
Planting: Ideal for smaller gardens, containers, or front-of-border positions. Plant in well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. In containers, use a good quality multipurpose compost with added grit for drainage.
Spacing: Allow 1-1.5 metres between plants for low hedging, or use as individual specimens. Excellent for container growing – choose pots at least 40cm wide for best results.
Aftercare: Extremely low maintenance once established. Water regularly during the first season, then becomes drought-tolerant. Rarely needs pruning due to its naturally compact habit, but light trimming after flowering encourages autumn blooms.
Companion Planting: Stunning with taller perennials like salvias or penstemons behind it. Perfect with spring bulbs like white tulips or blue muscari planted around the base. Pairs beautifully with other compact shrubs like lavender or small hebes.
Irish Climate Notes: Exceptionally hardy and well-suited to our maritime climate. The compact size makes it less susceptible to wind damage in exposed locations. Excellent winter structure plant that looks good year-round.
Design Tips: Use in groups of three for maximum impact, perfect for formal or informal low hedging, excellent in gravel gardens, and ideal for creating scented pathways. The compact size makes it perfect for wheelchair-accessible raised beds.
Additional information
| Pot Size | 35L 80-100cm, 10L, 2L, 5L pot, 7.5L |
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