Choisya 'Aztec Gold' - 2 Ltr pot

Description
The golden-yellow leaves are fingered and glossy. The location should be as sunny to semi-shady and sheltered as possible. A well-drained, humus-rich, nutrient-rich, sandy and loamy soil is ideal.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Choisya ternata 'Hilgold', Choisya arizonica 'Aztec Pearl'.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * strongly scented flowers * suitable for containers * tolerates pruning

Growth habit
Mexican orange blossom 'Aztec Gold' is a bushy and densely growing small shrub that can reach a height of 1 - 1.2 m and a width of 1 - 1.2 m. Slow-growing.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Pruning
This plant is tolerant of pruning.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady, wind-protected position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: possible all year round (indoors).

Care
Over time, the soil loses some important properties. The plants should therefore be replanted every two years in spring in a larger pot with fresh container plant soil.

Flower
Choisya ternata 'Aztec Gold' forms star-shaped, white flowers from May. These exude a strong fragrance. With the right care, re-flowering from August to September.

Use
Tub, winter garden, bee pasture, balcony/patio

Root
Choisya ternata 'Aztec Gold' is a shallow-rooting plant.